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[Opinions] Alfred
Ok so we were talking names (again.. as usual!) and Alfred came up.I am loving it and I think I have convinced husband to love it too!! :D We are kinda down to two boys name now :D
Alfred and Ignatius
Which nickname works better Alfie or Freddy (i'm quite happy with no nickname though).Do you think Alfred will get very popular (I don't know any Alfie's or Alfreds)Which is nicer Alfred "Freddie/Alfie" or Ignatius "Iggy"What siblings would you pair together:
Ignatius
Alfred
Wilfred
Theodore / Theodora
Daphne
WinifredMiddle names:
Alfred Ignatius Stewart (Arnold)
Alfred Archibald Stewart (Arnold)
Alfred Stewart Claude (Arnold)
Alfred Caspian Stewart (Arnold)
Alfred _______ Stewart (Arnold)Thanks :D
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I could see Alfred & Ignatius as brothers. I'd never have a Wilfred or Winifred added, though.Alfred Caspian Stewart is my absolute favorite. Personally I'm a fan of Freddie.I don't really feel like Daphne fits here. Though Theodora or Theodore certainly does.
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I'm curious as why you don't think Daphne fits? I feel like it does but several people have commented that it doesn't...
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I don't mind Alfred. I think the name Alfie is better than Freddy. I do not think Alfred will get very popular anytime soon around where I live. I prefer Alfred to Ignatius (too stuffy for me). I like all of the possible sibling names you listed for Alfred, especially Theodora. Daphne seems a little out-of-place. Alfred Stewart Claude, by far. If I were to pair Alfred, it would be Alfred Theodore.All this said, I prefer Arthur to Alfred by miles.
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Unfortunately our dog's name is Arthur and he's only a pup. I regret using Arthur now because I love it for a baby! :(
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It's probably best to use GP names for pets for this very reason.
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Alfie is really popular here in the UK, and has been on the increase for about 12 years but I don't know about anywhere else. My cousin Alfie is 12 and I also teach a few Alfies who are 11 or 12. I like Alfie and I also love Freddy, but would be lovely nicknames for Alfred. Iggy, on the other hand is really unattractive to me. Iggy Pop and Iggy Azalea are such strong associations, and not in a good way.Alfred Caspian Stewart is my faovuirte combo of yours.
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I prefer Alfred to Ignatius, though Ignatius is also a good name and does make a good middle name to Alfred. I think Alfie is a great nickname but if you don't want a nickname then just keep it as Alfred. I don't think Alfred will ever get fairly common but especially Alfie is a name that is a bit more popular than it used to be. I would pair Alfred with Winifred though it is very similar as well as Daphne though it goes with most that you've suggested. Just depends on how similar you want them to sound. Ignatius would work with those siblings as well.
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I far prefer Alfred to Ignatius, which is mostly pronounced iCH-NAHS-ee-us where I live and shortens to Naas. Alfred, with his guerrilla tactics and cooking disasters, is a really interesting namesake too.I think the nn problem will solve itself. My nephew started out as Zander and has now become Alex, and nobody turned a hair.Alfred and Winifred cancel each other out. Alfred and Winona could work, though. Or Alfred and Daphne; Wilfred and Theodora; and, I suppose, Ignatius and Winifred, though it doesn't please me.
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I prefer Alfred "Alfie" to Ignatius "Iggy". I don't see Alfred getting that popular here in Australia, as I think it's a bit too "old man" for most. I think Alfred and Theodore or Alfred and Daphne work the best for siblings. As far as a combo goes, I like Alfred Caspian Stewart the best.
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Alfred Ignatius sounds very handsome and established yet isn't too popular. Alfred is nice on its own without a nick name, but I prefer Fred/Freddie over Alfie. Iggy sounds slightly peculiar and icky. Sibling pairs:
Wilfred and Daphne
Theodore and Winifred
Ignatius and Alfred
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