Hugo, Gabriel or Theodore

[Elis1905]

I think we've narrowed it down to these three. Sibling for Felicity Alice.

My favourite would be Hugo Theodore Surname (beginning with W two syllables).

I love that it means bright of mind and sprit and Gods gift.

Theo/Theodore/Ted/Teddy seem really popular at the moment for a first name. Hugo is at #70 I think.

We prefer less common names (not keen on having others in his school class if possible!)

I love Gabriel (Gabe) but will he get called Gay Gabe or Gabrielle (the one with the eye patch) when he's older?!

What would you imagine each of them being like?

[Elis1905]

Or even Jasper?

[squoosh]

Gabriel - He'd be very cool, very handsome, have a floppy fringe and play the guitar. (I think you're way overthinking the bullying possibilities)

Theo - Smart and snappy. I was going to say it's the kind of name I'd imagine a successful entrepreneur having but that's probably because of Theo Thingy who used to be on Dragon's Den.

Hugo - he'd be quite posh. Would possibly have a braying laugh.

Jasper - Hugo's friend. Would definitely be posh with braying laugh.

[Allalonenow]

Hugo is fab and is my favourite.

There wil be at least six Theos in his class at school.

[dgcoco5]

My ds is called Gabriel & as he's gotten older he gets called Gabe which has never bothered us . I'd always loved the name so there was never any doubt naming him Gabriel . Peeps have always complimented on his name :-)
Theo is a lovely name too ...
Not sure about Hugo - might get nicknamed to Hoo ??

[TempsPerdu]

Gabriel, by a country mile - lovely name, and none of the ones I've met (I've taught several) have ever been bullied for their name.

Theo is fine but can't get excited about it, and I can't warm to Hugo - I know it's pretty widely used now but it still makes me think of a boisterous, rugby-playing toff. Quite like Jasper though - similarly posh but with a bit of an artistic streak.

[Sophronia]

Gabriel is my favourite.

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Gabriel

[WinterIsNeverReallyComing]

Love them all and they were all on our shortlist but Hugo was the one we chose :-) He's definitely not braying or boisterous. Only downside so far is that his brother can't pronounce it and calls him 'Ego'! I think Theodore is possibly more versatile as has more nickname possibilities. We couldn't use it as had a family dog with the nickname we'd have used! And I love Gabriel but was a little too worried about bullying to use it. We also liked Rufus, Jude, Toby and Sebastian if that helps...

[Leavingsosoon]

Hugo

[Narp]

I like them all

Gabriel edges it though.

[VictoriaaaJohnsonnn]

I like your choice - you should go with Hugo!

[dontpokethebear]

I have a Theodore

[DearFox]

I love Theo and Gabe. I like Hugo too.

There are so many Hugos though, I prefer just 'Hugh'.

So I want to suggest Hugh. Give it some thought

[ImperialBlether]

Gabriel is really lovely. Theodore is a bit serious - can't imagine him having much fun. Hugo sounds like a banker.

[WooLulu]

Don't like Hugo. The other two are on my list for boy born yesterday! I'm the same with gay Gabe though - not that it should be an insult, but kids in playgrounds etc...

[LeaveMyWingsBehindMe]

They are all lovely names but Hugo is hugely popular at the moment. It's lovely but it will be a top ten name very soon. Theo probably the same.

I would go with Gabriel because it's less common. He's pretty unlikely to have another Gabriel in the class.

[CheshireDing]

Hugo is on our list for DC3 if it's a boy.

We also have Rupert and Toby, I think they are sort of on a par with Hugo (perceived Toffishness) but there is a Toby and a Hugo at nursery so they feel more mainstream to me now.

[Dreya]

Gabriel. Absolutely no contest. It's a beautiful name.