Rudolf?

[MultipleMama]

We have a baby name list attached to our fridge and whenever a name comes to us that we love we just pop it on the list to revise and discuss at a later date (usually after gender scan). This is a new experiment for us and seems to be working pretty well.

This morning, I came down for breakfast and glanced at the fridge and saw DH had written "Rudolf(ph?)" on the paper... the worst thing is my mind isn't screaming no!

Please remind me why it's a bad idea?!

Oh and we live in Germany so it's actually a classic name here... I really need to stop convincing myself!

[gertiegusset]

Not if you're thinking of moving to England any time soon.

[Onesleeptillwembley]

He could have a sister called Donna Donner

[MultipleMama]

We'll be staying here for the unseeable future.

[curiousgeorgie]

It is the red nosed reindeer. That is all it ever should be

[Finola1step]

He might grow up to have a best friend who is a Dancer!

I'm sorry OP but stick to your guns. It's a terrible name.

[MultipleMama]

God forbid, if he ever got a cold!

Lovely name, bad idea. Must keep telling myself this.

[gymboywalton]

he red nosed reindeer! had a very shiny nose!!

it's a big fat NO i am afraid

[burgatroyd]

No... Just... Please no!

[SantasLittleMonkeyButler]

No, I couldn't! Especially not if your baby is due anywhere near Christmas....... .

[squoosh]

When he grows up his girlfriend will be a proper Vixen.

[squoosh]

Rudy is kind of cool though.

[HaroldLloyd]

I do like Rudy.

[5madthings]

If you don't like Rudolf what about Rudi?

My ds4 is Rudi and he likes to call himself Rudolf sometimes, he lives that his name is similar to it! Loves the reindeer connection! He us 6.

[RiverTam]

I like it, and I like Rudy/Rudi as a NN. If it's a not-unusual name where you live then go for it! Maybe spell it Rudolph to get away from the reindeer connotations?

[LatinForTelly]

I knew a (Dutch, but living in England) Rudolph who was always Rudi. I think it's only a definite no in British culture, isn't it?

[squoosh]

It's not as bad as calling your son Kermit, but it's not far off it.

Would work fine in other countries though I'm sure.

[RebeccaCloud9]

RiverTam that's how you spell the reindeer name!!

[MultipleMama]

Now, I do like Rudi! :)

and I do prefer the ph spelling. Dammit.

What about a middle name? Would that change opinions/dislike of the name?

Baby is due mid January.

[Coughle]

I think it's a great name, who cares if it's in a song? It's not like naming him Santa.

[MultipleMama]

Rudi reminds me of the cheeky boy from The book thief. But it's a better alternative to Rudolf...

Can't believe I'm actually thinking of Rudolf. .

[squoosh]

Rudy/Rudi also has an ACE song attached to it. Much better than Rudolph's.

[RebeccaCloud9]

Squoosh amazing song - I love The Specials!

[NoArmaniNoPunani]

I love Rudi/Rudy

[5madthings]

Rudi is a fab name and my Rudi loves his name.

He is Rudi arlo :)

Congrats on your pregnancy, this is number six?!!

[5madthings]

Rudi goes well with your other names as well.