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Which baby boy name suits best: William, Hugo or Hugh Russell?

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GabiRussell · 19/03/2026 07:16

We’re having a son and can’t pick a name. We like Theodore (Theo) but that’s taken in our family. Husband doesn’t have too many boys names he loves. Really likes:

William (Will) Russell
Hugo Russell
Hugh Russell

Which do you prefer. Any other suggestions? We want a fairly timeless name that we won’t regret.

OP posts:
TimSamandLulu · 19/03/2026 07:24

I like William much better than Hugh or Hugo.

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GabiRussell · 19/03/2026 07:24

We do like Sebas. But my sister in law just had Sebastian about 3 months ago

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Eenameenadeeka · 19/03/2026 07:23

William

Czerwonitz · 19/03/2026 07:21

I think Hugo is enormously pretentious unless you're French

B1anche · 19/03/2026 07:20

William Russell makes me think of Willy Russell, the playwright, and Hugh Russell sounds wrong. Go with Hugo.

MonsteraDeliciosa · 19/03/2026 07:20

I think Hugo is best out your choices.
Is Russell your surname or the middle name?

BinNightTonight · 19/03/2026 07:19

I also agree with using Theodore if you like it.

How about Sebastian/Seb?

rosydreams · 19/03/2026 07:18

William

Bonbontutu · 19/03/2026 07:18

I really like Hugo!

Laserwho · 19/03/2026 07:18

If you like Theodore then use it. It didn't matter if there's someone else in the family with the same name. My son has the same name as one of his cousin's.

B1anche · 19/03/2026 07:18

Hugo sounds best.

BinNightTonight · 19/03/2026 07:18

William!