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Robert - Do you like it or not?

49 replies

GeorgieRose1234 · 14/06/2021 19:42

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ignatiusjreilly · 14/06/2021 19:44

I'm not so keen on Robert but I love Bob.

Phoenixrising2020 · 14/06/2021 19:44

Lovely name, versatile too.

MrsWooster · 14/06/2021 19:46

Lovely. Robbie is cute as a button

GeorgieRose1234 · 14/06/2021 19:47

Thinking nn Bobby, Robbie and Bob which I love. Its also my late Grandad’s name which would be lovely just don’t know if people would think it was a bit bit old fashioned?

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pinkmagnolias · 14/06/2021 19:47

No. It feels old fashiioned to me. I went to school with a few Roberts/Robs and one Robbie. I know one baby Robert and I'm not a fan. Its not a 'classic' like John or William. Its in the same vein as Alan or Paul to me.

Spaghettio · 14/06/2021 19:48

We have a Robert- NN Bertie. Love it!

JemimaTiggywinkle · 14/06/2021 19:48

I like Robert. It’s old fashioned, but not in a bad way.

Yika · 14/06/2021 19:49

Yes I love it. Truly a classic. Strong sounding. Many possible nicknames.

GeorgieRose1234 · 14/06/2021 19:49

Love the nn Bertie didn’t even think of that!

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DrHWeasley · 14/06/2021 19:49

Lovely

Lightswitchesoffatnight · 14/06/2021 19:50

I love it, Robert is lovely. I'm not keen on Bob, but I like Bobby, Robbie or Rob.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 14/06/2021 19:51

Yes, love it.

Disfordarkchocolate · 14/06/2021 19:53

I like it a lot. Lots of nicknames if he feels it's too formal when he grows up. Robbie is my favourite.

Oly4 · 14/06/2021 19:54

Too old fashioned! If you’re going to nn him anyway just call him that? Bobby, Bertie etc

Angel2702 · 14/06/2021 20:01

I love Robert but don’t like Robbie. I would use Bert /Bertie

MySocalledLoaf · 14/06/2021 20:04

Great name

finallychangedmyusername · 14/06/2021 20:09

I love Robert and Robin but dislike Robbie/Rob/Bob/Bobby/Bertie/Bert.

FunnyWonder · 14/06/2021 21:08

We considered Robert for DS2, after DP's dad, but went for my dad's name instead. I like it. Probably would have gone for Robbie.

Chilldonaldchill · 14/06/2021 21:09

Not at all I'm afraid.

sadmummy12345 · 14/06/2021 21:11

Love it

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 14/06/2021 21:11

Love Robert and the nn Robbie and Rob

Can’t stand Bob

RosesAndHellebores · 14/06/2021 21:12

I like it.

MadKittenWoman · 14/06/2021 21:19

I like Robbie.

partyatthepalace · 14/06/2021 21:48

Yep. Due to be revived just about now I’d say so you can be in the vanguard. Love Robbie as a nn.

Petal7 · 14/06/2021 21:58

Love it. Classic with lots of great nicknames.