Clarence

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I need to know if I've gone mad. This name is not a name that I would have even considered before I fell pregnant, but it continues to grow on me the more that I've thought about it. I just think Clarence sounds like a cute name for a little boy and would also sound mature in adulthood. Thoughts?

Yes go for it - then you could name his brothers Clement and Cuthbert - sorted

Clarence is fine.
Others like it ..
Clive
Clement
Claud
Laurence
Lance
Clay

One of the most epic sax players of all time

I quite like it. I mainly think of Clarence Clemons, who was pretty cool, but there has also been a title of Duke of Clarence (William IV was one, and he was also pretty cool in some ways). I vaguely remember the lion but children won't. Reclaim it!

My now teenagers love of this show has ruined Clarence for me although he’s a sweet character tbf

Love it for baby
but unfortunately it doesn’t has the same ring for a 9 year old or an adult

please don’t he’ll be saddled with it for life
it’s not as though it be shortened to something more suitable
I like Rex

I like Wilbur

When you have to reach this hard for a palatable shortening, it doesn’t really work does it.

So do I. And Clarence.

I can't honestly see why they different from other revived names like Maud and Nancy.

Clarence, in particular, has a nicer sound.

Rex is cute for a 9 year old but I can’t imagine your average middle aged bloke being called Rex.

Worked for Rex Harrison

I like Wilbur too. I have one 🥰.

I love it.

This 😀

Another vote for Wilbur great name but the standard option for wil so best if both worlds

neighbour has Barnerby he’s a toddler now always gets Barney

As someone with an unusual name (which I’ve grown to like) I’d always say, think about the baby as an adult. The last thing people want to do ime is explain all about their name to people who ask. That’s not to say I think unusual names are bad, my DB has named both his sons unusual names.

Sounds rather posh!

as a box of frogs! 🐸

I’d spell it Barnaby
Wilbur is terrible!

I like the name Clarence but wouldn’t do it to the boy. Maybe a middle name?

Please don't, truly awful. As is Wilbur.

well if we all liked the same name it would make for a very boring world. And Clarence isn’t awful and Wilbur definitely isn’t. I think people grow into names and my three children all have less traditional names and their friends just accept their name. It’s always the adults who have difficulty 🤷🏻‍♀️

My husbands grandad was Clarence but always went by Clarrie. HIs wife was Florence who went by Florrie. So Clarrie and Florrie always made me chuckle they were a lovely couple though.

'Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. 'atta boy Clarence!'

I can only really here it in Jimmy Stewarts voice but I actually rather like it!

Give him a nice name and Clarence as a middle name - then when he gets a bit older he can decide whether he likes his name or prefers his mum's hormonal-driven choice.