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[Opinions] Wilfred

by Bex

2/14/2018, 2:34 PM

I've gone back to really loving Wilfred. It's so charming and sweet. Hubby absolutely adores it. It's his favourite name.

1) What do you think of Wilfred?

2) Do you think it would automatically be shortened to Wil

3) Would you prefer Wilf, Freddie or no nickname for Wilfred

4) What middle name would you pair with this combo: Wilfred ____ Stewart (SN - Arnold)

5) Do Wilfred and Theodora sound nice together

#Wilfred

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- Solveig (cynthiajames)

2/16/2018, 12:35 PM

Winifred and Wilfred

A bit close, even if one is a middle name

- Aine (poetic_freedom) +1

2/15/2018, 12:51 PM

I find Wilfred to be dorky beyond all comprehension.

I think it would be shortened to Wil unless you got ahead of it and started calling him Freddie exclusively. I think there is even a good chance that Wilf will become Wil.

I think I like Freddie the best. Wilf sounds like a sound a dog makes. Freddie is cute enough. I can't take Wilfred as a full name seriously...and there aren't many names that legitimately fall into the category for me.

Wilfred Caspian Stewart Arnold?
Wilfred Oberon Stewart Arnold?
Wilfred Russell Stewart Arnold?

I adore Theodora and think you guys made a great decision. Theodora is strong, elegant, and classy. Wilfred is awkward and comical.

Wilfred would be a good middle name if Dave loves it so much though. Middle names are where anything goes to me.

- Bex

2/15/2018, 3:20 PM

I absolutely love Wilfred, but I detest the nickname Wil. It's been enough for me to not want to use it.. Maybe Wilfred would be good as a first MN.
Maybe we will never have a boy, so I won't have to think about it! haha.
It's hard because Theodora is such a good combination of being unusual, but recognisable and it's got such nice history and meaning..
I still love Percival the most but i'm afraid that it's too out there..

- Wisteria (Tawnee) +1

2/15/2018, 11:46 AM

Not a fan. It just reminds me of this weird, creepy show with Elijah Wood and a dude dressed up as a dog. The dog's name is Wilfred.

- Rachel Shaina (Evil)

2/15/2018, 7:43 PM

I was wondering if someone would mention the show.

It was an Australian show first; same guy played Wilfred in both versions.

- Ninor (Frozten) +1

2/15/2018, 10:19 AM

I like Wilfred. I think some people would shorten it to either Wil or Fred, but I also think it would be possible to avoid if that's what you absolutely want. Isn't Theodora usually called by her full name? I for example would be more inclined to use a nickname for Theodore than for Wilfred. I like both Wil and Fred/Freddie as nicknames though and I think it would work fine with Theodora.

What about Arthur as a middle name? Or Caspian, if you still like that one?

- Bex

2/15/2018, 12:48 PM

We started calling her Theo and now most people call her that, but I've changed my mind and I don't like it, so I call her by her full name.

I love Arthur but thats our dogs name! Caspian is still a big contender though.

- Septapus (Buneary)

2/15/2018, 5:41 AM

Not a fan.

I went to school with a Wilfredo. Most kids called him Willy. I haven't seen him since I graduated, but I remember he was a bit of a motormouth.

- Tisiphone +3

2/15/2018, 5:36 AM

I love Wilfred (prefer Wilfrid though).

I know Aussies shorten EVERYTHING, but I think it would be more likely to be shortened to Wilf than Will

Wilf and Wilfy are cute for a little boy, Wilfred is great as it is for a grown up. Don't like Freddie

Wilfred George
Wilfred Henry
Wilfred Sebastian
Wilfred Kester
Wilfred Alberic
So much hate for Stewart, sorry!!

Yes, they're a very of the moment trendy Edwardian pairing, and they go well together

- Bex +2

2/15/2018, 12:41 PM

Stewart isn't a name that I love. However, it was my grandfathers name, his mothers maiden name, my father and brothers middle names. So it literally honors every male in my fathers side of the family.

Wilfred Alberic is really cool!

- Tisiphone +1

2/15/2018, 4:45 PM

Yep I can see there's no avoiding Stewart then :) But Wilfred would more than make up for it :)

One of my friends has a little Wilfred, usually known as Wilf - just adorable!

- Bex

2/15/2018, 7:31 PM

I don't have to use it, but I love and respect the men in my family so much that the name is so insanely special.

- Eileen (XironDarkstar)

2/15/2018, 5:30 AM

I don't like the sound of it. It seems like you combined William and Frederick, which are decent names. I think that if would be the child's choice mainly, and the parents could easily stop. I prefer no nickname.
Sure.

- Anneza

2/15/2018, 12:49 AM

My grandmother had a cousin who was John Wilfred but was always known as Wilfred, no nn.

If I was going to nn it, I'd go for Freddie, with the option of Fred for an adult.

Wilfred Adrian Stewart
Wilfred Andrew Stewart
Wilfred Carl Stewart
Wilfred Duncan Stewart
Wilfred Gareth Stewart
Wilfred Malcolm Stewart
Wilfred Paul Stewart

- Wordsmith

2/14/2018, 6:11 PM

1. I love Wilfred! It's such a gentle name.
2. I think you can avoid Wil / Will if you enforce the full name (or another nickname).
3. I like Freddie, but I prefer Wilfred in full.
4. Wilfred Ambrose Stewart, Wilfred Benjamin Stewart, Wilfred Casper Stewart, Wilfred Casimir Stewart, Wilfred Cosmo Stewart, Wilfred Hugo Stewart, Wilfred Lucian Stewart, Wilfred Sebastian Stewart, Wilfred Lionel Stewart, Wilfred Leo Stewart, Wilfred Benedict Stewart, Wilfred Emmanuel Stewart, Wilfred Gabriel Stewart, Wilfred Horatio Stewart, Wilfred Isaac Stewart, Wilfred Jolyon

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- Cayden (theparkite)

2/14/2018, 4:51 PM

1. I really like Wifred! It reminds me of Wilfrid Laurier, who is a good association. It also has a refined, adult feel and strong meaning, which are some of my favorite features in a name.

2. Yes, I think it would be shortened to Wil, unless he made it a point of going by Fred or Freddie.

3. Freddie is my favorite. Using no nickname when your name usually has one is tough, speaking from experience. Wilf sounds elderly to me (I can’t see it on a man under 60).

Wilfred Leofwine Stewart
Wilfred Marian Stewart
Wilfred Thomas Stewart
Wilfred Carl Stewart
Wilfred Timothy Stewart

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- Janan (nsi) (guest) +1

2/14/2018, 2:58 PM

I've taught a boy (he must be 17 now) named Wilfred, and he went exclusively by Wilf.

I like that you have options with nicknames. You can just see which of the 3 suits his personality most.

Wilfred James Stewart
Wilfred Noel Stewart
Wilfred Mark Stewart
Wilfred Simon Stewart
Wilfred Leon Stewart
Wilfred Paul Stewart
Wilfred Oliver Stewart
Wilfred Jack Stewart
Wilfred Hugh Stewart
Wilfred Isaac Stewart

- Bex

2/14/2018, 3:34 PM

Yeah I won't be introducing a nickname early again (regret it with Theodora!) but I just definitely don't want Wil.

I love
Wilfred Simon Stewart (My middle name is Simone!)
Wilfred Leon Stewart
Wilfred Hugh Stewart

Thanks :)

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