Baby boy name help

[mumconi]

I’m expecting my second baby and second son. I’m also a solo parent, which is great as I get to choose his name. But I’m really stuck with making progress towards a winner from the shortlist (or beyond) and feel like I need some opinions, but I also don’t want to share my short list with friends or family.

I like uncommon yet traditional British names that have a short nickname - but without being too posh or stuffy. My first son is called Wesley, but mostly goes by Wes.

Would love some opinions on these options:

Rupert (Ru)
Wilfred (Wilf)
Herbert (Herb)
Christopher (Kit)
Warren (Ren)
Albert (Bertie)

The middle name is going to be Oliver.

Love Rupert and Albert.

Kit or Ru

My favourites are-
Christopher (Kit) and Albert (Bertie, although I would use Albie).

I like Christopher and Albert.

Rupert and Herbert are awful imo.

Warren 100% goes with Wesley.
brilliant name
Warren Oliver I like

I’m also a SMBC! But I admit I did discuss DS’s name with my parents and brother, both to make sure I wasn’t overlooking anything obvious/teasable with the surname but also mainly to get a male perspective as I didn’t want anything “wet” 🙄 or odd that might invite teasing.

I’m afraid the only one of your picks that would likely pass with them would be classic Christopher (Kit). Well, Warren and likely Wilfred would too but you already have a Wes and personally I’m not keen on same initials for same sex siblings as post could be a pain (I share an initial with my brother and quite a few letters were only Mr/Miss Initial.Surname so we had to double check!).

I like Rupert, Christopher, and Albert best with Wesley. Warren is nice on its own, but I'm not fond of it with Wes.

When I was growing up my dad would use the phrase 'spotty/greasy Herbert' to describe young men who were a bit of an idiot, or had questionable hygiene, so that's a no from me!

Christopher! But also like rupert

My faves are Rupert and Christopher.

Love Rupert - Ru although I might be inclined to spell it Roo

Rupert (Ru) - Rupert OK, Ru awful
Wilfred (Wilf) - both fine
Herbert (Herb) - Herbert is an insult
Christopher (Kit) - fine
Warren (Ren) - Warren OK-ish but a bit matchy with Wesley, Ren not intuitive and a bit of a stretch.
Albert (Bertie) - not keen

I'd pick Wilf or Kit from your list.

My favourite is Albert, Wes & Bert are great sib set names!

Love Rupert and Christopher

I'll add Humpfrey as a suggestion.

The only Warren that I knew went by Waz so Wes and Waz might be a bit much. It’s a tough one as the shortening that you may prefer might not be the one that his friends choose. I like Albert the most but not sure Wesley and Albert go together, is that important though?

I only like Kit .

Waz is short for wazzock is it not. Another insult?

Love Rupert and Kit. Not too fond of the others

Rupert (Ru) - this is so so unexpected popular I'm my area, so many of them at baby and toddler groups or babies with older brothers called Rupert. I like Ru but prefer as a shortening for Rufus or Reuben.

Wilfred (Wilf) - I really like the nn Wilf, but not so keen on Wilfred. I have the same issue with Walt, love Walt, dislike Walter. I'm very much a not using nns as first names person too though.

Herbert (Herb) - I think this would be quite a hard nane to pull off and I'm not sure a child would thank you for it, though I guess he could go by Bertie. For some reason I think 'Herbert the pervert' not sure why. Hubert might be better

Christopher (Kit) - nice enough, a bit trendy atm

Warren (Ren) - i lile Warren alot but not Ren and feel its a bit of a stretch

Albert (Bertie) - lots about but a nice name, though Albie seems to be the popular nn

Surprised Alfred isn't on your list since you like Wilfref and Albert. You could also consider Bertram (Bertie or Bram) seems to fit your style

I love Herbert/Herb.

I like Rupert, Wilfred and Christopher best from your list.

Herbert and Warren are the only ones I’d call uncommon. The other are all at number 250 or higher in the popularity charts.

My son is Gilbert (nn Gil) which might be up your street as well? :)

Love Herb

what about

Gilbert - nn Gil
Arthur - Art
Vince:Vincent
Hugo

Do you not mind another W name? Wardell

I love Christopher/Kit. Well, specifically Kit.
I’m not sure Wilfred is as unusual as you think it is.

I love Kit. Ru is sweet too. Other suggestions:

Benjamin (Ben)
Casper (Cap)