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Arthur or Rufus?

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growthspurt · 15/08/2012 21:10

Have name changed so people don't know my shortlist...

Please could you tell me which you prefer, bearing in mind the new popularity of Arthur (puts me off a bit) but is Rufus a bit too 'silly'?

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jenbird · 21/08/2012 22:48

Oh I love Rufus

usualsuspect · 19/08/2012 14:58

Rufus

bruffin · 19/08/2012 14:55

Arthur Weasley vs King Arthur

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growthspurt · 19/08/2012 14:51

Trouble is, I'd quite like him to wear cardigans and have a library card...

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StormGlass · 19/08/2012 13:10

But Arthur also has a swashbuckling shiny sword that he found stuck into a stone Grin

Fireandashes · 19/08/2012 13:09

Much prefer Rufus. Rufus travels overseas, has adventures and is swooned over by women. Arthur wears cardigans and has a library card.

(Disclaimer: other opinions are available Grin )

blackcatsdancing · 19/08/2012 10:06

i like both. Arthur is becoming trendy in my area so i guess it will become more popular, but as someone else said you can never predict how popular a name will become. My child's name was rarely used in the UK 20 years ago, now it is in top 25!!

StormGlass · 18/08/2012 20:14

I prefer Arthur.

And personally, I'd go with whichever one I liked best - there's no guarantee that Rufus will remain less popular.

JazzAnnNonMouse · 18/08/2012 08:28

Arthur is nice.
Rufus is a dog

0percypig0 · 18/08/2012 01:10

Artur does seem to be getting popular, there are three Arthurs under a year old at our playgroup!

Unlurked · 16/08/2012 20:06

Definitely Rufus. I'm still slightly bitter that I had girls so I couldn't use it!

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BombasticAghast · 16/08/2012 18:57

NOT Arthur!

(Was rare when we chose it for DS, now is racing up the charts grrrrrr)

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bruffin · 16/08/2012 18:52

I just think Rufus Sewell, dark and brooding.

TheEnglishWomanInTheAttic · 16/08/2012 18:37

Arthur. I really like Arthur and strongly dislike Rufus, which conjurers up a floppy haired "nice but dim" type for me (sorry) but I have no logical reason at all for having this image of a Rufus, so obviously feel free to ignore me :)

PepperOnMyPaprikash · 16/08/2012 17:50

I love both, but prefer Rufus.

I know three Arthurs; one is six, the other two are three years old.

imnotmymum · 16/08/2012 10:16

Rufus.

TeWiDoesTheHulaInHawaii · 16/08/2012 10:16

I know an Arthur, he's 5.

Prefer Rufus. (Bill and Ted love)

Littlecherublegs · 16/08/2012 10:03

Much prefer Rufus! Dont know of any either.

Do know of 1 Arthur though - his brothers are Frank and George.

If you like Rufus you may like Rafferty, Rafael, Rafe too?

SirBoobAlot · 15/08/2012 21:59

Really don't like Rufus. But I also don't like super popular names Wink Arthur is nice though.

Sophiesmummie · 15/08/2012 21:58

Rufus definately, as Arthurs is not only more trendy but I really dislike Art/Artie (fartie).

bruffin · 15/08/2012 21:42

Rufus

charlottehere · 15/08/2012 21:41

Love Rufus, know a lovley one! Like Arthur too. Smile helpful

CanoeSlalom · 15/08/2012 21:38

Love Rufus! Much more funky than Arthur.

MissPricklePants · 15/08/2012 21:22

My dd is 3 and I don't know any Arthur's at nursery/play groups etc.

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