Boys name Eric.... But

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So, I love the name Eric. We come to it as we wanted something different without being way out there. We like old fashioned names and really didn't want the typical boys name of days world.
Stupidly I have read threats now where people slate the name.
Is it really that bad, I mean the likes of Walter, Stanley, winston etc seem to be making the come back.
Or shall we just ignore people who slate it, and go with what we like
This is our first child so all very new.

Go for it. Dd was going to be Frederick to be known as Eric in 1997. Fab name.

@Pieceofpurplesky do you mind me asking what’s unusual about baby Keith? I’m not being smart I just really don’t get it

I didn't say anything was unusual ... a PP mentioned the name and I said I met one ... I made no judgement on the name. It seems like the 70s/80s names are returning

I think it’s lovely, it would have been DD’s name had she been a boy

My 4yo DS's middle name is Eric, after my lovely grandfather. I love it.

Pieceofpurplesky Keith is a 1940s/1950s name

I like Eric, I think it's much nicer than Winston or Walter

Campion I went to school with many Keith's in the 70s and 80s. Even dated one

I have a DS9 with middle name Eric after my dear departed dad. Love the name, would have been first name only thought DM may have struggled as DDad passed away whilst I was pregnant.

What about

Neil
Malcolm
Kevin
Keith
EarlAlan

I know a baby Earl. Really suits him.

I really like the names Alan and Neil. Malcolm is ok - know a few nice Mals. I know a lovely Kevin. Keith isn't great.
Earl is awful

Eric the half a bee is now going round my head

Earl is awful

I must be biased. All the ones I've ever met have been absolutely lovely.

Eric was good enough for Simon Cowell's son a couple of years ago, maybe it's making a comeback.

Eric Cantona that's all I'm saying.

@Tal45

Eric is the name of the bedwetting charity. I wouldn't be calling my child it.

Thought this was a joke but just looked it up and it’s true!?! Why the hell has the bed wetting charity called themselves Eric?? That would be like the piles charity calling themselves Alan or the herpes charity calling themselves Brian or something. Absolutely barmy

I know an Eric, he is 6. It seems to suit him okay but I believe he was named after a grandfather. Still he wears it fine. I don’t think it’s an awful name. I wouldn’t have thought of the bed wetting charity but not sure how well known that is. I know those alarms are becoming more popular.

Gorgeous name.

Not keen - Have to say I've never even thought about it sounding like erection and doubt I will again tbh.