albert - totally dated or kind of refreshing?

SanHawaii08 · January 2014

DS1 is Eric. We're strongly considering Albert for DS2. Just wondering whether you all think it's totally dated? Thank you!

Jags8 · January 2014

I think he is going to be teased with that name.

Luna C · January 2014

My instant, no-thought association was Fat Albert. So... I would vote no. Maybe as a mn?

sweetpeace13 · January 2014

I know a 3 year old Albert so I like it. I would call him Albie.

queenbone · January 2014

Refreshing.

Lulu80301 · January 2014

Dated and just plain bad.

oliversbear · January 2014

I think of Queen Victoria's consort, which on the whole is not a bad association.

I have a cousin whose name is Albert, though everyone calls him Bert. He was named for our great-great grandfather, Albert Bert (yes that was his name).

I like it. I think it's refreshing and ready for a comeback.

SuperMom17 · January 2014

It is just geeky to me... And not in a cute way. Too old-man-ish and just don't like it at all.

Coconuthead · January 2014

Albert Einstein. I say go for it.

saham07 · January 2014

I love it....it is very Regal

Kmommy91 · January 2014

I think it's kind of refreshing, on the right kid of course.

Ashleypixie · January 2014

I know old fashioned names are really IN these days but I'm really over this trend already! It seems like people are trying to out do each other on ugliest names! To me it's just harsh sounding, and difficult for anyone to say without sounding nasally.

BulgariHeart · January 2014

I like Albert! It's romantic and classy.

MinnesotaMomma91 · January 2014

I like it. I met a boy my own age when i was 16 who was the same age as me. His name was albert he went by Al.

emilyray14 · January 2014

I like it, nn Al would be sooo cute.

Cricket Bug · January 2014

Totally dated.

naflmj · January 2014

I don't like it

NerdyLucy · January 2014

I'm relatively indifferent regarding Albert, but I have not one complaint about it. It's a great, honorable name and has several nicknames, should you ever choose to use one.

WestIsleFlower · January 2014

Its not my style, but I do find it refreshing. I think you could easily use it. I only think of good associations with it.

catahoulatte · January 2014

I don't really care for Albert. On a whole, I love older names that are making a comeback, but for this one in particular, Albert just doesn't really sound appealing.

CallaLily25 · January 2014

NMS, sorry.

I don't think it's horrible, but I wouldn't necessarily feel like it was a refreshing change if I heard it on a LO.

SanHawaii08 · January 2014

thanks so much ladies, really appreciate all the feedback and comments! I'm torn for all the same negatives listed here, but love the positives and it does have significance in my family too, so...we shall see. thank you!!

==N== · January 2014

I don't love it but I wouldn't side eye it. I'd probably think good for those parents picking a real yet unique name. It's just nms.

Relish1025 · January 2014

I love it. I mean, with names like Gretchen, Magnolia, and Iszahbellah popping up, I don't get why people would consider Albert to be a tease-worthy name. It's classic and cute, and only a little quirky. I highly support it

beachbride5 · January 2014

my grandfather is albert, so i think of older people generally. BUT i do love that caroline from rhonj calls her albert jr, albie and i think that makes it an adorable name for a child.

ew, i can't believe i am sourcing rhonj. hahaha!

Ceridwen21 · January 2014

I love it. We're strongly considering Alfred if this LO is a boy. I feel it has nicer NN options than Albert (Alfie, Fred, Freddie). Have you considered Alfred?

divinemsbee · January 2014

I do think piercing, but I also don't mind the name. It's NMS, but not awful.

Ceridwen21 · January 2014

This piercing is news to me.

jgengo0 · January 2014

I think it is dated. I see a pudgy little whiny boy or crotchety old man. I really really dislike this name. It makes me cringe. I normally don't have this strong of a response to names, but this one really bugs me for some reason.

ConversationFear · January 2014

I personally like it - though my DH and I love antiquated names. I feel they are much stronger than a lot of modern names thrown around today. I also wouldn't worry about them being associated with "old" people either. Remember - those elderly people were babies at one time too. They weren't always 97 years old. So a toddler named Albert is not unheard of.

MrsCase1 · February 2014

I don't have many positive thoughts regarding this one.

coopsbaby · February 2014

I have an 8 year old nephew named Albert (he goes by Albie). He was named after his father (who goes by Bert), grandfather (who goes by Al) and then a few more generations back as well. He doesn't get picked on for his name at all, and while I don't really care for it myself I can't see any reason why he would.

ArmyWife114 · February 2014

I think Albert is adorable! Esp nn Albie

Julie&Micah · February 2014

Nms

BLPL101 · February 2014

I don't like it and also really dislike Al. Sorry. I love Eric!

strawberrytree · February 2014

It's not one I would use but I would think it was adorable on someone else's kid. I like the Alfred suggestion too- nn Alfie is mega-popular in the UK.