Humphrey?

[Cocodrillo]

Probably as a middle name.

I am old enough to remember an advertising campaign with the slogan: Watch out watch out there's a Humphrey about (Humphreys were invisible or mysterious entities that were addicted to milk and would thieve your drink of milk if you didn't Watch Out).
So I'd vote No on this one.

hello still haven't posted books, have you? eek

I like Humphrey - what first name?

my friend just had a Herbert (known as Herbie)

I love it; I had a lovely childhood friend by the name of Humphrey. I remember the Humphreys. They had red and white striped straws to steal your milk.

Makes me think of Yes Minister. I've only ever met one Humphrey, and it seemed to suit him (but he was a retired banker when i was a little girl). Middle name no problem.

Cool - I like a proper middle name like that.

We're thinking Fergus for the first name if its a boy.

I'm not brave enough to give Humphrey as a first name...

Not had any books for ages, Dinny, so none to post on, but I think Luna's the real hoarder on our thread !

Oh for Christ's sake - NO

probably not a good idea,

Nooooooo

Awful even as a middle name,sorry.

What....like Humphrey Cushion????

No

Worst name ever seen on these threads. Sorry.

Well, it all depends what you want.. but you might want to read Nabokov's book first.

i like it

had a cat called Humphrey so couldn't use it on DS.
Also honestly think it is a bit camp and possibly a bit too posh for a child to cope with at school.

Nabokov's character is Humbert Humbert, div.

"Div"? Love it - great retro insult!

You're so right, was thinking of something else

Makes me think of kids' tv programme in the 70's - Humphrey's House. And the Boots branded baby range, Humphrey's corner.
Not sure on Fergus tbh - sorry

Love it because I love Humph as a diminutive and as a tribute to the late great Chairman Humph On my list though not sure we are brave enough to use as first name either.

PS you can do what you want with a middle name I reckon - DD's was roundly mocked by MN

wonder what Anglepoises DD's middle name could be?

As a middle name they can at least hide it!