Ruththetooth
Wed 26-Dec-12 16:37:40
I really like it and think it's a good, solid, masculine name but not sure if I'm brave enough to use it as I'm sure some people will think it's a really odd choice. I'd love to know your immediate and honest first reactions to it. I know I shouldn't be bothered by what other people think but that's how I am...obviously, or I wouldn't be asking for your opinions.
DorsetKnobwithJingleBellsOn
Wed 26-Dec-12 16:39:06
I love Arthur, was very soundly vetoed by DH though.
Sunnywithachanceofjinglebells
Wed 26-Dec-12 16:39:24
I think it's absolutely lovely. 
I did think 'Athur Fowler' for a second BUT, I do really like the name Arthur!
I love it actually, cure on a little boy, but 'mannish' enough for when he is older.
1978andallthat
Wed 26-Dec-12 16:44:46
I knew someone at university called this and thought it was unbelievably posh. But like it now.
Melody3boys
Wed 26-Dec-12 16:47:09
Personally, I don't like it...but as a small child out next door neighbour was called Arthur so maybe I've just got it in my head as an old man's name. I have come across it on a few small boys though so it seems socially acceptable. Sorry, I'm not really much help!
lalalonglegs
Wed 26-Dec-12 16:57:40
I don't think you have to be brave - there's quite a few Arthurs round our way. I didn't used to like it but am becoming inured as I get to know more of them.
Welovecouscous
Wed 26-Dec-12 17:00:45
Gorgeous!
Bf who is really cool has just used this as her DS's MN.
I have. a 9 month old one. most people say they like it.
notnowImreading
Wed 26-Dec-12 17:08:58
King of the Britons! (Might get some minor teasing when his friends discover Monty Python in their early teens). As associations go, it's pretty good.
Catsu
Wed 26-Dec-12 17:11:25
It was my boy name when I had dd. it's gorgeous!!
FaLaLaLaLauraPalmer
Wed 26-Dec-12 17:31:13
It's a fine name - not unusual at all, currently a very popular, common name. No 'bravery' required!
Clary
Wed 26-Dec-12 17:35:16
Arthur not an odd choice. I luuurrrve it. Everyone can spell it and say it and it is nickname free which I like.
Names of that era are becoming more popular as I am sure you know.
I know a lovely one who is 13yo 
- he is the only one in his school (which he likes) but we have come across one or two others (one is in DS2's school, aged 7 I think) so it's not totally out there.
Love love love it. It was very high up our list for a DS. I'm almost slightly annoyed DD has an 'A' name as I don't think we can use Arthur for any future DS's!
KindleMum
Wed 26-Dec-12 17:37:27
I don't like it at all but it's very popular at present so I don't see that you need to be brave, if you like it, use it - it's not like he'll be the only Arthur at school - I know 3 under 5 yrs at present.
Eastenders.
Guinevere.
Round table.
Quite like it. Def like short of "art". Very cool.
