Theobur - a made up name

[daisy2345]

Me and my other half really like Theo but we also really like the name Wilbur, but we are not as keen on Will as a nickname. So we came up with Theobur, Theo will be their nickname but just like Theobur as a full name, a bit more to it. Can't see it is a real name though, is it ok to make up a name??

All names were made up at some time

How about Balonz?

I see you preempted me on Tolkien above with Theoden! Solid name. Love it. Thorin is also gorgeous.

It's dreadful. Please don't give your child a ridiculous made up name.

Theobur is lovely, I can't see any problem with it if that's what you'd like for your child. If it were me, I'd certainly do it.....go for it.

If you don't like Theodore then don't mangle it, just drop it.

If you're worried about the shortening of Wilbur to Will, then insist on the full name.

Or start again on a list. There are lots more names out there.

Theobur looks and sounds really off, imo.

Truly awful

I was just about to say this. Theodore Wilbur sounds really lovely 😍

@iCorvidae, yes, all names were made up initially, as was all language, so let's just assign names according to sounds we like.

Dishwasher
Cabinet
Tiles
Blender
Stove-Top
Fabbyoopla
Deedlydwish
Swivel

Terrible, sorry - has Made Up Name all over it - because it is

Thelonious - Theo for short.

Also, I know two Wilburs - neither have ever been called Will.

Good grief no

Remember your name will have to be used by your adult son for official purposes even if you use Theo.

He is quite likely to spend time spelling and maybe explaining that his name is not the Theobald or Theodore. He may or may not mind, I’ve seen mixed on Mn from people with similar that either like being individual or yearn to at least have a name that is more common.

Google the name and you get a health app called Obur or a book and something for pintrest.

Theophilus Wildebeest might tick your boxes, no?

Of course everyone will think you are saying Theodore. It is a ridiculous name.

Unless a huge fan of the letter "B" I cannot see how you like Theobur but not
Theodore???

Bonkers

Agree Theodore Wilbur is nice

Theodolphius, Theodosius, Theophilus are all real names to choose from.

Theodore is such a lovely name.
It really isn't.
Theo has become meh through over use and Theodore is just part of the trend

Names all gave to start somewhere. I wonder if Theober could be his nickname though if you go with Theo?

I know a Theon which is quite nice.
I like Theo and Theodore but Theobur doesn't sound attractive to me.

I really like it. Which surprised me.

It’s ridiculous.

It sounds silly.

Combining Theodore and Wilbur, my mind automatically comes up with TheoDurr and TheoBore. Theobur is kind of the worst of both - Theo Thick and Dull. Just call him Theo , it’s a perfectly good name. He won’t thank you for Theobur.

Awful