Arthur?? Over used??

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natandmat · 06/08/2013 11:24

Had a lightening bolt last night with a boys name, Arthur!! We both love it, but is it too popular/common?

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Wildwaterfalls · 06/08/2013 11:51

Love it. Don't know any.

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natandmat · 06/08/2013 11:56

Thank you wildwaterfalls, just what I wanted to hear! x

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Pobblewhohasnotoes · 06/08/2013 14:21

I don't think I know any. It's cute but I do think it's gaining in popularity.

I suggested it to DH but he said no. I like Arthur but can't stand Artie.

wigglesrock · 06/08/2013 14:32

The last 4 baby boys I know have been called it - sorry, but I think it's very regional. But I think it may be heading up the charts with a bullet.

Artijoke · 06/08/2013 16:28

On here everyone says its getting common but in RL I know none despite having two school aged kids and therefore knowing lots and lots of under 10s. Im in London where it is supposedly popular. I think it was about 60th in rankings last year.

It's lovely.

Turry · 06/08/2013 20:27

Love this name. Only know one. :)

thesaurusgirl · 06/08/2013 20:31

I know four under the age of seven and I don't even know that many children.

It's a lovely name though. I like it shortened to Kay too, as in Thomas Malory.

TenthMuse · 06/08/2013 20:43

I know of one. Think it has the potential to get very popular - it's classic, familiar, has lots of positive associations and hasn't been in widespread use for a while.

That said, I do love it! Think it sounds best with a 'distinguished' surname, though -Arthur Smith/Jones/Brown still sounds quite 'little old man' to my ears!

StrangeGlue · 06/08/2013 20:47

I love it and haven't met any and I've been to loads of baby groups.

toobreathless · 06/08/2013 21:34

Very nice, don't know any!

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