Nickname dilemma

[Threelittlemonkeyss]

Hi,

DC 4 is a few weeks old and we’ve named him Rufus. Other three kids all have names with natural nicknames and we all love using nicknames in our family. The thing that has thrown me is I didn’t realise Rufy was a name for rohypnol ); and my dad as said he thinks Ru sounds weak (which had stuck in my head and slightly ruined that for me). I’m feeling hormonal and tired so this is feeling like more of a drama than I’m sure it will in a few months time!

so my question is what nickname would you give a Rufus, and do you think Rafi is too much of a stretch as Rafferty/Rafi was one of my fave names I didn’t choose in the end due to someone I know having a rafferty who is always know as his full name and never Rafi so it wouldn’t be a problem us using that nickname.

thanks in advance!

Ru is really sweet! Not sure what is “weak” about it. I find that a really odd thing to say.

His name is Rufus so does it matter what others think is weak ? I like Rufie actually and Roo is cute too

DS (age 21) is called Roo at times but his name is Conrad it just happened. So perhaps one will for your Rufus too?

I think the nn Ru is actually really cute! Forget what others think 😊

I think Rufy is really cute. Reminds me of a character from Hook! Please stick with that, it's adorable! 🤗

I would say Ru is more masculine than Rufy if that's what your dad means.

I think Ru is okay. It's not any worse than Rufy. I think Rafi is a stretch but I prefer that

I love Rufy and Ru as nicknames. You're thinking too much into it and your dad is wrong about Ru sounding weak.

Ru / Roo is nice, just use that.

I love Ru, reminds me of kanga and roo in winnie the pooh

Ah thanks guys, that’s really made me feel better about Ru/Roo! I do really like it, I just find it hard not to let negative opinions get in sometimes!

Roo is quite sweet, but only for a little one or at home.

I don't think he'll want Roo at school when he's 12 - but Rufus is a nice name

I don't think Ru sounds weak, and Rufy sounds fine too. Don't overthink it. When your child goes to school and gradually grows up he may naturally take on a totally different nickname. I know my DDs have.

“Red” as it means red headed 😃

I think you are over thinking this.
My DS has many nicknames and one of them is a random Spanish name 😂

There is Rudy which is very similar to Rudy.
However I think Ru is really nice. Someone correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t that the gypsy pirate’s name in Chocolat? If I’m right that is a really strong name

Partly right/ Partly wrong.
The name was Roux so sounds like Ru but spelt differently. I didn’t read the book, just saw the film.

Roo is lovely and definitely not weak , have you not seen the Winnie the Pooh film where they are trying to catch the Backson , and Roo very ruthlessly says ‘send the pig’ .

I knew an Andrew once whose nickname was Roo. It was really cute, cool & different. Really suited him!

I know a Ru and he is absolutely wonderful. I love the name and can’t understand what’s “weak” about it but appreciate some things stick in your head once said.

I think Rufus is very sweet and Ru, Ruf or even Rufi (I wouldn’t associate with the drug terminology in the context of it being a name - Molly is MDMA and Charlie is coke but i wouldn’t think of that if introduced to someone named those names)

I know an adult Roo. He’s quite gorgeous!

Roo is very cute and ages well. My son is rueben and we call him roo, he's 13 and still suits him

Rou reynalds is the name of a rock band singer so quite cool.

Rusty

I love Ru

Ru / Roo is gorgeous. Ignore your dad.