[name_f]My[/name_f] son’s name is R0bin. We are expecting a boy in about a month or so. We have settled on [name_m]Kit[/name_m] for his first name, but now we are thinking [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] for a full name.
[name_f][/name_f]But… can we have a [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] and a R0bin? Is that too Winnie-the-Pooh? Likely will only refer to w/ nn [name_m]Kit[/name_m] (or my husband likes Topher).
I think you probably will get some connections depending on where you’re located. Here in the US Winnie-the-Pooh is still fairly popular, especially in context of children. I think as they get older it wouldn’t be as much as an issue especially with one going by [name_m]Kit[/name_m].
[name_f][/name_f]However something to maybe keep in mind are formal places such a schools, doctors, etc… that will more than likely call his name out in a waiting room for example as [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] not [name_m]Kit[/name_m]. Which could mean if both boys are at the doctor you could get “Christopher and [name_m]Robin[/name_m] LN”
[name_f][/name_f]I don’t think it will be a major issue but most people will definitely see a [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] the Pooh connection, and maybe for a split second think it was intentional.
[name_m]Loving[/name_m] both the names and the books (you only fully appreciate them when you get older, imo), I say feel free. Of course you’ll get some comments on it, but if you’re calling him by [name_m]Kit[/name_m] most of the time, I honestly think it’ll be fine. It’s “backwards” in terms of age (not a [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] and then a Robin)…and I’ve heard someone talk before on NB of a mother who called her children (in age order) [name_m]Flynn[/name_m] and [name_m]Ryder[/name_m]!
You will definitely get some comments and questions. But [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] the pooh and [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] [name_m]Robin[/name_m] is such an innocent association; that if you don’t mind people asking i don’t think it would be a deal breaker for me.
[name_f][/name_f]Especially since you’re not naming one child [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] [name_m]Robin[/name_m], and it would be [name_m]Robin[/name_m] & [name_m]Kit[/name_m] most of the time
It is very Winnie-the-Pooh, but it feels more like a sweet, slightly cutesy, might-raise-a-smile kind or a ‘oh-like-winnie-the-pooh’ remark rather than something bad. And while it wouldn’t be so noticeable if you mostly called him [name_m]Kit[/name_m], Winnie-the-pooh also isn’t a negative/bad/weird association?
[name_f][/name_f]I guess it depends whether it would bother you that people may well comment or ask about it being Winnie-the-pooh related [name_f][/name_f]- or if you mind people thinking that it was done intentionally?
I think it would be absolutely fine. This is my thinking:
[name_f][/name_f]Maybe if you are worried about [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] you could use [name_m]Christian[/name_m] or [name_m]Kitson[/name_m] as a full name? You could even go a stretchy route and derive the nickname from a combination of first and middle [name_f][/name_f], for example [name_m]Kieran[/name_m] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] " Kit" [name_f][/name_f].
[name_f][/name_f]Ultimately, I don’t think many people nowdays read the original [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] the Pooh frequently enough to make the connection you’re making. If you love [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] because it’s a classic full name, then it’s your choice to use it.
I did immediately think of [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] the Pooh when I read the title, but I don’t think that makes Christ0pher unable with a brother named R0bin.
Firstly absolutely love R0b1n such a gorgeous name!
[name_f][/name_f]Regarding [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] he’s such a handsome tailored classic that feels underused nowadays and is ever so handsome. However paired with R0b1n you do think [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] R0b1n and the tales of [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] The Pooh. Still I do not think this is a huge issue and ultimately I think this is a sweet connection. So I think you need to determine how much of an issue you find the [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] Pooh association. I actually went to school with a girl named R0b1n and her younger brother was [name_m]Kit[/name_m] the whole sibling set for this family was Rob1n, [name_m]Kit[/name_m] & Heb3[name_f][/name_f] which I think is gorgeous. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I agree [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] may feel more classic I do prefer [name_m]Kit[/name_m] (just Kit) paired with R0b1n.
I personally wouldn’t do it, but especially with [name_m]Kit[/name_m] being the prominent name, it doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker. Your kiddos’ names won’t be said together for the vast majority of their life, and it could be a sweet sort of “revelation” when their full names come up, rather than an everyday sort of issue. It’s not like naming them [name_m]Harry[/name_m] and [name_m]Potter[/name_m], for example. 
I personally would just use [name_m]Kit[/name_m] and [name_m]Robin[/name_m] to avoid the association. I would say it is pretty strong connection
I went to school with a kid named Chr!stopher R0bin (fn/ln) and everyone i knew made the connection, but that was his full name. I think especially since your first is R0bin so it will be R0bin and Chr!stopher or R0bin and K!t it won’t be as noticeable, but people will probably make the connection
[name_f][/name_f]but i also think it’s a cute harmless thing, so as long as you don’t mind hearing “oh like winnie the pooh” a few times you’re fine
Really interesting about that sibling set!
At first I didn’t even the connection lol! I think its very cute! It also depends where you live, like where I live not many people would make the connection. I really think R0bin & [name_m]Kit[/name_m] sound cute together, and I’d just go for it! (Also you could just name him [name_m]Kit[/name_m] if you wanted to!)
I am a fan of [name_m]Robin[/name_m], but not [name_m]Kit[/name_m] or [name_m]Christopher[/name_m], especially not next to [name_m]Robin[/name_m]. Good luck though.