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Barry or Bernard?

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fishfingersandtoes · 04/10/2023 21:56

DS4 and I'm thinking Barry or Bernard. I already have Dennis, Doreen and Benedict.
I like unusual old fashioned names.

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IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 04/10/2023 21:58

Bernard so it can be shortened to Bernie. Barry usually equals baz and that's terrible, sorry.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 04/10/2023 21:59

Sorry both awful. How about Rowan or George?

SorenLorensonsInvisibleFriend · 04/10/2023 21:59

Bazza is quite awful. Bernard (as in Alfie's best friend) could be adorable. Not now, Bernard, though...

toottootpipip · 04/10/2023 22:01

You have a son called Doreen?

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 04/10/2023 22:01

toottootpipip · 04/10/2023 22:01

You have a son called Doreen?

😂

crumblingschools · 04/10/2023 22:02

Neither

FawltyTower · 04/10/2023 22:02

Den, Dor, Ben and Baz.

IVFfirsttimer91 · 04/10/2023 22:03

What about Bartholemew or Bertie? Bernard is better than Barry

RedToothBrush · 04/10/2023 22:03

fishfingersandtoes · 04/10/2023 21:56

DS4 and I'm thinking Barry or Bernard. I already have Dennis, Doreen and Benedict.
I like unusual old fashioned names.

Please tell me you are talking about a dog not a child?

I'm struggling to think of a worse name than Barry.

FortunataTagnips · 04/10/2023 22:04

Would Barry be short for Barrence
or Barrold?

MidnightOnceMore · 04/10/2023 22:05

Bernard is quite nice but it does make me think of Not Now Bernard.

FawltyTower · 04/10/2023 22:05

I'm struggling to think of a worse name than Barry

Possibly Gary. But only just.

Bruisername · 04/10/2023 22:06

Barry is a fabulous name for a dog

MrsDanversChickenSandwich · 04/10/2023 22:07

Barry, Dennis, Doreen, and Benedict.

One of these names is not like the others.

RedToothBrush · 04/10/2023 22:08

FawltyTower · 04/10/2023 22:05

I'm struggling to think of a worse name than Barry

Possibly Gary. But only just.

Na Barry is forever Barry from EastEnders in my head. In terms of barrel scrapping Garys, nothing beats Barry from EastEnders as your low point in comparisons. Even baby Ian wins in a one on one contest against Barry.

cheapskatemum · 04/10/2023 22:09

I love Not Now Bernard!

bleuclair · 04/10/2023 22:10

Barry is not unusual, though it is old fashioned, but not in a good way. It's a bit like Dave in style.

Bernard is better than Barry, just, but I don't like it. It will likely be shortened to Bernie.

greengreengrass25 · 04/10/2023 22:10

Please don't

Both names are old mannish

melmonroe · 04/10/2023 22:10

Keith is better or Royston.

melmonroe · 04/10/2023 22:10

Oh or Derrick

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 04/10/2023 22:11

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Vexxa · 04/10/2023 22:13

Prefer Bernard. What about Bertram?

Whattodo112222 · 04/10/2023 22:13

Barry...

Are you sure you want your kid called Bazza or Baz for the rest of his life?

Whattodo112222 · 04/10/2023 22:14

Also instantly think of Barry in eastenders.

Just no OP

Highlyflavouredgravy · 04/10/2023 22:14

Balonz