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Wilfred - what do you think? Seems old-fashioned at first, but growing on me...

40 replies

hellomc · 18/06/2009 09:59

After all, you can shorten to 'Wilf' or have optionality to go 'Wil' or 'Freddie' if they prefer. I think they are all quite cool. 3 names for the price of 1?

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cthea · 26/06/2009 23:35

Not keen on Wil(fred) but Freddie is cute.

fruitstick · 26/06/2009 23:45

There was a Wilf at the health centre last week. It sounded lovely.

gibbberish · 27/06/2009 00:07

Please no. My fil (who is 75 or 100 or thereabouts) is Wilfred and is known as Wilf. Say no more.

Momdeguerre · 27/06/2009 06:16

Love it - we are also mad about Wilbur for same reasons and I prefer the abbreviation of Bertie to Feeddie.

Tambajam · 27/06/2009 06:19

Gaining in popularity round here with good reason. It's nice.

Frasersmum123 · 27/06/2009 18:23

Love it!

Firawla · 28/06/2009 12:11

I like it, the meaning is so nice and the sound is cute. old fashioned are back in fashion i dont think a wilfred would be teased at all

TsarChasm · 28/06/2009 12:20

I'm going to be the lone voice of dissent here and say no.

But I really really dont get the current trend for elderly ironic names.

I suspect they are going to look as dated as the generation of Kylie's or Tracy's in years to come.

twosofar · 30/06/2009 19:44

I have a 21 mth DS called Wilfred who is known as Wilf or Wilfie. My family were sceptical at first but I stuck to my guns and now it's just him. I have never had a negative reaction..just the opposite in fact... everyone says they think it's wonderful and I just can't believe that every single person I meet can be an excellent liar. Like you we figured he could be Wil once he's a teenager, but he really really suits the name. Do it if you like it, I can recommend it!

twosofar · 30/06/2009 19:45

I have a 21 mth DS called Wilfred who is known as Wilf or Wilfie. My family were sceptical at first but I stuck to my guns and now it's just him. I have never had a negative reaction..just the opposite in fact... everyone says they think it's wonderful and I just can't believe that every single person I meet can be an excellent liar. Like you we figured he could be Wil once he's a teenager, but he really really suits the name. Do it if you like it, I can recommend it!

twosofar · 30/06/2009 19:45

oops

piscesmoon · 30/06/2009 19:59

I hate it-but then I hate all the 'old men's names', Stanley, Reginald, Alfred, Albert etc.

pippylongstockings · 30/06/2009 20:13

My nephew is called Wilf - I do like it but it's a litle twee name goes his best friend Jude very well tho!

random · 30/06/2009 20:14

Its awful ...I hate old mens names ...

stainesmassif · 30/06/2009 20:32

love it. we have an alfred...aka 'alf' and 'alfie' (also alfie bear, not sure if that's going to stick though)

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