Baby name
#1
Baby name
We've just had baby #2 but really struggling with what to call him.
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
#2
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Re: Baby name
As your in Australia give him a native name like -
Bruce
or
Shane-'o'
I think being called 'Rupert' is a fast track to a school yard beating in Australia.
Bruce
or
Shane-'o'
I think being called 'Rupert' is a fast track to a school yard beating in Australia.
Last edited by Jon77; Sep 6th 2012 at 4:58 am.
#3
Re: Baby name
We've just had baby #2 but really struggling with what to call him.
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
#4
Re: Baby name
Toby's fine. I'd hesitate to call any child Rupert or Bertie. He would have likely been bullied when I was at school, let alone now. I've never heard of Rupert being shortened to Bertie, only ever associated it with Edward. Edward's a good name and there won't be many around, you can then call him Bertie and his school friends can call him Ed or Eddie.
#5
Re: Baby name
Toby's fine. I'd hesitate to call any child Rupert or Bertie. He would have likely been bullied when I was at school, let alone now. I've never heard of Rupert being shortened to Bertie, only ever associated it with Edward. Edward's a good name and there won't be many around, you can then call him Bertie and his school friends can call him Ed or Eddie.
#6
Re: Baby name
Agree re Rupert - I think you'd be asking for bother either in the UK or in Oz with that one - kids are evil enough don't hand them ammunition. (Unless you move in suitable circles and he'll be at private school etc) We had to wipe out so many names we liked with that consideration in mind.
(Side bar - every time I see that name I can't help but think of Ruprecht from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels )
Toby sounds good - pretty Ozzie sounding.
On this matter - does anyone have any thoughts on whether Oscar - shortened to Oz/Ozzie - would just be a ridiculous conceit in Australia? Would it likely lead to being picked on, or is it a reasonably usual name?
(Side bar - every time I see that name I can't help but think of Ruprecht from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels )
Toby sounds good - pretty Ozzie sounding.
On this matter - does anyone have any thoughts on whether Oscar - shortened to Oz/Ozzie - would just be a ridiculous conceit in Australia? Would it likely lead to being picked on, or is it a reasonably usual name?
#7
Re: Baby name
My sons friend is an Oscar called Ozzie, he is australian born and bred.
I think anything goes here, I have heard names I had no idea excisted. It will get shortened no matter what!
I think anything goes here, I have heard names I had no idea excisted. It will get shortened no matter what!
#8
Re: Baby name
Toby is ok, as is Oscar. NOT Rupert though- and it would get shortened to Rupe, or Roo.
I teach preschoolers, and there are lots of Lachlans, Toms, Daniels, Edwards- shortened to Ted or Ned as well as Eddie.
Others I've seen are Finn (lots of Irish where I am!) and William.
I teach preschoolers, and there are lots of Lachlans, Toms, Daniels, Edwards- shortened to Ted or Ned as well as Eddie.
Others I've seen are Finn (lots of Irish where I am!) and William.
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Re: Baby name
Agree re Rupert - I think you'd be asking for bother either in the UK or in Oz with that one - kids are evil enough don't hand them ammunition. (Unless you move in suitable circles and he'll be at private school etc) We had to wipe out so many names we liked with that consideration in mind.
(Side bar - every time I see that name I can't help but think of Ruprecht from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels )
Toby sounds good - pretty Ozzie sounding.
On this matter - does anyone have any thoughts on whether Oscar - shortened to Oz/Ozzie - would just be a ridiculous conceit in Australia? Would it likely lead to being picked on, or is it a reasonably usual name?
(Side bar - every time I see that name I can't help but think of Ruprecht from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels )
Toby sounds good - pretty Ozzie sounding.
On this matter - does anyone have any thoughts on whether Oscar - shortened to Oz/Ozzie - would just be a ridiculous conceit in Australia? Would it likely lead to being picked on, or is it a reasonably usual name?
The only short version of his name I've heard people use is "Osc" but I guess because we don't shorten it ourselves, people tend not to yet. That might change, it will probably be up to him how he wants to be called, but no way am I calling him "Oz" or "Ozzie" Personally, I don't like the whole shortening name malarkey that goes on here
He was born here btw.
Last edited by elice_in_oz; Sep 6th 2012 at 9:52 pm.
#12
Re: Baby name
We've just had baby #2 but really struggling with what to call him.
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
My cat is called Rupert and he is generally known as Rupe. He is Australian born and bred and doesn't seem to mind the name. The English cat is Edward, shortened to Teddy.
#14
Re: Baby name
I think I'd change my name if my parents called me Rupert, probably divorce them as well What is it with the constant quest to call your child a name that will result in teasing & bullying?
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Re: Baby name
We've just had baby #2 but really struggling with what to call him.
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
Moving to OZ is certainly quite a desirable option for us in the future, so I thought I'd ask those of you over there already how these names would fit in.
Our short list is now down to the final two:
- Toby
- Rupert (with "Bertie" for short)
Thoughts?
My son had a Hunter in his class and Hunters brother was called Archer
Rupert as others have said is a big no no, it often depends on what your surname is to how the first name goes with it, I used to work with a guy called Cliff and his surname was Peak, his parents really didn't think it through