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Wilbert, Herbert

53 replies

Baloo22 · 11/07/2023 12:18

Thoughts on Herbert or Wilbert - thought could we nn this Billy or Bertie and Herbert - Herbie or Bertie

I like old fashioned names which are not overused.

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LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 11/07/2023 12:20

Not really keen on either. If you want billy or Bertie then I would go for William or Albert.

WWGDD · 11/07/2023 12:25

I prefer Herbert out of those two names.

How about Gilbert or Bertram?

DancingBarefootTonight · 11/07/2023 12:25

I don’t like either but I would strongly suggest not using Herbert as it’s unfortunately used as a name for pervert.

EmpressaurusOfCats · 11/07/2023 12:30

-bert is a really ugly sound, I wouldn’t.

Michelle97 · 11/07/2023 12:32

Albert

24Dogcuddler · 11/07/2023 12:32

Really don’t like either sorry.
Albert might be better and can be Bert, Bertie or Albie.

Toddler101 · 11/07/2023 12:33

I wanted Wilbur but DH vetoed 😔

Wilbert is nice!

What about Hubert?

WAC1 · 11/07/2023 12:39

Love them both

WAC1 · 11/07/2023 12:40

I wasn't brave enough for Herbert but think it's so cool

TheresBoozeInTheBlender · 11/07/2023 12:42

Herbert is an insult where I am

StopStartStop · 11/07/2023 12:45

My grandma's brothers were George (after his paternal grandfather), Wilfrid, Harold, Herbert, Sydney, and Joseph (after his dad).

PossiblyNotOne · 11/07/2023 13:01

I don’t like either, Wilfred yes. I don’t think anyone wants to be called Wilbert.

buckarootoo · 11/07/2023 13:07

Wilbert is nice, Gilbert also a good option.

I like Wilbo/Gilbo as nicknames

MouseSculptureMadeOfOldHairbrushFluff · 11/07/2023 13:08

No bloke wants to be called Wilbert or Herbert.

Davestwattymissus · 11/07/2023 13:13

I really like Wilbert!

midsomermurderess · 11/07/2023 13:13

It’s a pity people think that "bert’ is ugly. It’s Germanic, meaning bright.

TenThousandSpoons · 11/07/2023 13:17

Prefer Wilfred to Wilbert.

Definitely not Herbert.

Treecreature · 11/07/2023 13:17

They both rhyme with pervert, easy target for play ground insults.

WhisperingAutistic · 11/07/2023 13:18

Neither
Albert if you must

RuthW · 11/07/2023 13:37

Love love Wilbert (and Wilbur and Wilfred).

Not so keen on Herbert.

Saynowt · 11/07/2023 13:41

Spotty Herbert. Both awful old mens names IMO like Howard. I have a teenage boy he would HATE to be called the proper names you mention.

How about Barnaby nn Barney?
Frank nn Frankie?

toomuchlaundry · 11/07/2023 13:44

Poor child

pambeeslyhalpert2 · 11/07/2023 13:48

I know an adorable 2 year old Herbie. Love it

pambeeslyhalpert2 · 11/07/2023 13:50

Also just if you were looking for any other names these were also on my list

Hector
Basil
Heston
Oswald
Ernie