Rufus? Any thoughts

[frankie82]

Hi Guys,

Still very undecided on boys names - we don't know the sex but we need to be prepared. The only one we agree on at present is Rufus and it goes well with our surname. Like that it is not so popular but quite cool.

What do you think?

You're right, seems a split jury on this one. I guess the main thing is we like it - I must admit I have never heard of a pet called Rufus so hadn't made that association. I think it is a definite contender on our list. Hopefully if we don't tell anyone the name until he is born then they will have to be polite! Or perhaps we will have a girl...

Thanks for the comments!

I like it a lot.

I love it (another Rufus Wainwright fan here), but DH hates it so I'll never get to use it.

Like it.

My initial instinct was that it was a bit doggy, but I can't actually think of any dogs called Rufus in my dog friend circles.

frankie82 FWIW, we've only ever had positive comments - not even a raised eyebrow and how nice - so my advice would be brave.

As for the dog associations - I know lots of people with dogs called things like Max, Bertie and Sam and I don't know a single dog called Rufus.

I really like it!
Although, when i think about it, the only Rufus I know of is.... a dog.
Still a cool name, though.

love it

i love it - really great 17 year old dude - 2 year old sweet great for cool bearded 50 year old!

If Michael McIntyre has a 3rd son, 2 to 1 he will call it Rufus. Make of that what you will.

I love it, but my dh has vitoed

Also we were watching Notting Hill the other day and there is a scene where there is a posh bloke nicking a book and his name is Rufus... DH just looked at me and said thats why not Rufus - reminds him of dim posh blokes at school.

On the other hand it reminds me of a lovely handsome Rufus at uni.

I love Rufus. Had no idea it had 'posh' connotations until reading this thread. TBH it makes me think of the cool dangerous Lost Boy in teh film Hook
Or was taht Rufio?