Wilbur

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We like William but have two close relations with the name, we already have a Charles, known as Charlie.

Expecting DC 2 in April and very stuck for boys names - Wilbur is the only one we are close to agreeing on - perhaps to be shortened to Wil or Bertie.

We have a VERY common and plain surname!

What do you think?

Loads of my friends/acquaintances hated it and we have yet to pass the Sainsburys test full on. Have had a few minor call-outs but luckily he hasn't run off too far yet.

He has just started to use his name instead of 'baby' and pronounces it 'Alber' atm!

it's so self-consciously urbane dykwim? Where I used ot live, every child was called Arthur or Bertie or Polly or Edie. There are little pockets in London where the name Wilbur is probably already quite blah.

what about

Donald
Howard
Richie
Victor
Robbie
Patrick
Marcus
Dominic
Peter

All of these are unusual classic names.

Maggie - thanks for the suggestions - I don't actually mind the connotation!

Our alternative name is Hugo.

Maggie, my other son is on your list!

Probably getting a bit 'blah' as well...

very nice

Wilbur shortened to Wil is lovely, not so keen on Bertie. Wilfred is also good, and Freddie as a nickname.

We are calling our little boy Wilbur (due December) and we LOVE it!!!

Love it. I know two Wilburs already, think it's getting more popular (but not common). Interestingly both are in London and always get raised eyebrows from my friends who live elsewhere in the country, no idea why though, I think it's lovely.

very very cute....

Hugo is much nicer and goes well with Charlie ( es). Beware trying to be creative just because your surname is common.

You don't want him complaining that his brother got the nice name, do you?!

Wilbur will always be the plump pig in Charlotte's Web to me( sorry)