Message: "Albert" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Albert

by ChopSocky (TheDreadedSockMonkey)

12/17/2009, 10:07 AM

This is my grandfather's name, and I've often thought of using it for a son. I'd probably use it as a middle name, though, since it's too old-fashioned for me to use it as a first name.

So, WDYT? Personally, I think it's kind of cute.

#Albert

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- New_Chloe +3

12/17/2009, 10:27 AM

like it lots

I like Alfred only slightly more, but Albert is glorious. The nickname Albie is too cute not to use. I knew an Albert, he was hilarious. I highly recomend this name. What would you combo it with?

- ChopSocky (TheDreadedSockMonkey) +2

12/17/2009, 11:51 AM

I'm not sure what I'd pair it with. My husband and I have thought of Magnus Albert, since Magnus is a family name on his side, and (obviously), Albert is a family name on mine. That's all we've thought of so far, but I'm wondering if that combo sounds a little too out-there. We really like it, but I'm afraid it might be too "heavy", if I'm making any sense.

- New_Chloe +1

12/17/2009, 3:54 PM

Magnus Albert

Uh, SO not too out there...unless by "out there" you mean "terrifically cool and awesome".

I know what you mean about it being too heavy - it's too bad there's not a really good nickname for it. Maybe Gus? Uh, I don't know. But I do really like it. But it's certainly a name that attracts attention - it's not a "don't mind me" kind of name.

- ChopSocky (TheDreadedSockMonkey)

12/17/2009, 4:14 PM

Thanks for the compliment. :)

- Chanel

12/17/2009, 10:34 AM

Love Albert! ♥

Always thought it was so cute and super handsome, and I LOVE Albie as a nickname.

- Blaise (lastonomast)

12/17/2009, 11:03 AM

I have a strong appreciation for Albert. Such a great underused name, though I do greatly prefer the French pronunciation. I adore Alberta as well.

- Genevieve (glukumalon)

12/17/2009, 11:23 AM

I love Albert. My sister, who is pregnant, also loves this name, but unfortunately it is their cat's name, so I don't they'll be using it for a son. "Albert" is also my 18 month old niece's favorite word to say because she loves that cat so. Whenever she sees any kind of animal she points at it and asks "Ah-ber?" It's precious. So that's what I think of lately when I hear Albert, but I also think it's a solid, stately name that would be darling on a little boy and handsome on a grown man.

- lac

12/17/2009, 1:45 PM

It's too old-fashioned and nerdy for me, as are a lot of -bert names.

- Guinevere (vomiting)

12/17/2009, 3:20 PM

I don't find it too old-fashioned to use as a first name at all! Albert is a classic and ages well.

I like the French pronunciation also, as in Albert Camus.

- Akua Topaz

12/17/2009, 5:01 PM

Yes. YES. Just Yes.

- BBH

12/17/2009, 5:31 PM

As a middle name it seems fine. It is a family name for me too, but I prefer Alban.

- Glass Angel

12/18/2009, 5:14 AM

♥ Albert!

I would defs use it, and not even as a middle name. Alby makes a cute nn too.

- Wordsmith

12/19/2009, 9:39 AM

I adore Albert, though I prefer Alfred.

- Cera

12/19/2009, 12:07 PM

I think it's delightful! It was my grandfather's name, and I would absolutely use it for a middle name if not for a first name; it depends on my mood.

I do love Alfred more, but it's not a family name.

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