Is Elbert wearable?

Is [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] wearable? I just think it’s adorable and has so many cute nickname options:

[name_f]El[/name_f], Elbie, Elbo –> [name_u]Bo[/name_u], [name_m]Ebb[/name_m], [name_u]Bertie[/name_u], [name_u]Berry[/name_u]

Also, how would you describe the name [name_m]Elbert[/name_m]? (be honest, I can take it!)

Sorry, I don’t care for it at all. Very dusty, old man vibe. [name_m]Albert[/name_m] would be a much better choice [name_f]IMO[/name_f] and you would get to very similar nicknames.

It’s very old. I’d expect it on a 80 year old man not a baby. [name_m]Albie[/name_m] or [name_u]Bertie[/name_u] is a better alternative it’s more wearable for a kid but [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] is very clunky.

Haha, dusty, clunky and old is definitely my style! :smiley: I realise it’s not to most people’s taste though.

[name_m]Albert[/name_m] is not an option for us.

@elenajeanine - I think it was you that introduced me to the name!? It’s been growing on me and now I really love it too!!!

@jonquils - I have [name_f]Elma[/name_f] on my list for a girl, however with [name_m]Elmer[/name_m], I just can’t get past [name_m]Elmer[/name_m] Fudd :frowning:
I do agree it sounds very sweet though, I just hate that association.

I personally don’t think it’s too old man, though it’s close to the edge. I think nickname [name_u]Bert[/name_u]/[name_u]Bertie[/name_u] has a hipster-cool vibe going on that helps modernize it, even though it’s vintage. I think it’s wearable.

Honestly, I think it’s awful. This sound is very unappealing.
I do like [name_u]Bo[/name_u] or [name_u]Beau[/name_u] as a name though.

[name_m]Elbert[/name_m] is not my cup of tea, but the nickname “[name_u]Bertie[/name_u]” is adorable. [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] is certainly old and fusty, not even a grandpa name–more like a great-great-grandpa name. But that’s totally insignificant if you love the name! Everyone has a different taste, you know. :slight_smile:

If you’re concerned about what other people will think of it, you could always use it as a middle name.

Not a big fan. I like [name_u]Bert[/name_u] by itself, bit [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] reminds me of [name_m]Elmer[/name_m] Fudd or Elbow

I think it’s dusty old man along the lines of [name_m]Archibald[/name_m]. And I love that style. I think you have to be the person who doesn’t care that most people won’t like it. If you are, I think it’s an awesome choic

Wow! I love how polarising this name is! Thanks for the feedback. I have to say, I still love the name and it’s still a contender :wink:

I’m not keen on [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] personally. I am all for bringing back vintage names but to me [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] sounds so old, it’s archaic. I think where I live a name like [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] would get a lot of raised eyebrows and quizzical looks. But if older-style names are more popular where you live, then perhaps it would be okay.

Super dork name.

I don’t really see how [name_m]Elbert[/name_m] is any different to [name_m]Albert[/name_m] so I definitely think it’s usable and it’s a bit different to all the current popular vintage names! Elbie as a nn is cute too.