Older names are swinging back into fashion it seems... do you think this name will make a comeback? Even if it doesn't become popular again, how do you feel about it?
It's my DH's name. We're considering it for Baby #2, but I feel like everyone hates it. I know it should only matter what *I* think, but I can't help but feel bothered that everyone thinks I'm saddling my kid with an old man name.
ETA: We would not use the nn Wally. DH doesn't use it either.
Re: Walter
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I wouldn't use it - not because I don't like it, but I don't like when DHs and DSs have the same name. I work with many families who do this and personally I find it too confusing.
Yikes! Not my style at all. Some older names need to stay older.
Sorry!
Like. Would you call him Walt?
Yes, I am sure we would!
I agree.
BFP #1 09/02/11 M/C 09/12/11 8w6days
BFP #2 07/18/12 Baby S born on his EDD 03/23/13
SS - age 12...SD - age 8...DS - 13 mos.
Me too!
Home Birthing-Breastfeeding-Cloth Diapering-Baby Wearing-CoSleeping-Delayed/Selective Vaccination Mama to Charlie (5yrs) and Madeline (21mos)
If we have another DS (not TTC anytime soon) he would probably be named Walter, I LOOOOOVE it! Then again, DS is Harry, and i know that isn't very popular. I think Wally is an adorable NN.
And in response to the PP who mentioned Stanley, that one is also on my list. Apparently I like ugly old man names
BFP #2: 8.31.16 Dx w/ GD @ 28w DD Born @ 36w: 4.21.17
I like it! And I think it works great for all ages, I have a friend whose younger brother's name is Walter, when we were all kids his NN was Wawy
Now he's on his early 20s and goes by Walter