[Opinions] Rupert and Rufus???
I am loving the names Rufus and Rupert right now and would love some reviews. I like Rufus because I think it seems rugged, whimsical, and a little mischievious. Rupert is more gentlemenly and refined but still spunky in my eyes. I would love some reviews- I know some people think of Rufus as a dog's name but I think most names are now used on dogs so that doesn't bother me.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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They're both heinous.
Finally!........
Someone else on this board who loves the name Rufus! I too think it's a great name and I agree about it being rugged and whimsical. I agree also that Rupert is more gentlemenly. I think both names are great and I've loved both of them for years, much to my families horror! They've said that Rufus is only a dog's name, but like you mentioned, there are so many popular names that get used on dog's these days.
Someone else on this board who loves the name Rufus! I too think it's a great name and I agree about it being rugged and whimsical. I agree also that Rupert is more gentlemenly. I think both names are great and I've loved both of them for years, much to my families horror! They've said that Rufus is only a dog's name, but like you mentioned, there are so many popular names that get used on dog's these days.
I really love both. I love "British sounding names" quite a lot in general, though. ;) Actually, I was talking about the name Rufus with my sister the other day--my nephew's name is Curtis and we've met quite a few African-American boys/men with the name since he was born. No big deal, just interesting. And I told a co-worker this and she said she'd only met African-American boys/men named Rufus (and no Caucasian Rufuses...Rufi? :b). I found that odd because I associate Rufus mostly with Rufus Wainwright, an openly gay (Caucasian) musician. My sister said the only Rufuses she had ever heard of were dogs. Literal ones. ;) I guess we all have our own unique personal associations with names. lol
As for Rupert, I associate it mostly with Rupert Everett but it seems there are a ton of British actors named Rupert. But maybe it's just a terribly popular name (or was) in England, and it's not just actors who get bestowed with the name. lol
As for Rupert, I associate it mostly with Rupert Everett but it seems there are a ton of British actors named Rupert. But maybe it's just a terribly popular name (or was) in England, and it's not just actors who get bestowed with the name. lol
I like both, but prefer Rupert. I like the slightly more refined air (your descriptions of these names are right on target, I think). Thumbs up.
I just can't get into Rufus. There's just something about the sound of it that puts me off of it.
However, I love Rupert. It's among my top five boy names... Such a handsome name.
However, I love Rupert. It's among my top five boy names... Such a handsome name.
This message was edited 11/19/2007, 10:00 AM
Rufus is one of my favourite boy names. I'm glad you like it! I'm always trying to sell it to everyone on this board, but somehow I feel like it's not catching on. I think Rufus is handsome and sophistocated, but it's also rugged and very strong.
I really like Rupert, too. I think it would age well because I think it would sound adorable on a little boy, and handsome on an adult. It's classic and serious enough, but also kind of cute.
I really like Rupert, too. I think it would age well because I think it would sound adorable on a little boy, and handsome on an adult. It's classic and serious enough, but also kind of cute.
I really love Rufus, and Rupert's neat, too. Both of them strike me as very handsome.
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Thanks! I'm loving Rufus so much right now as well- might have to move it to number one on my list I think- I can just picture a spunky little boy named Rufus- the great thing about the name is that I can also see it on an adult.
Thanks for your comments!
Thanks for your comments!