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Anyone have a Hugo?

30 replies

breakfastinbread · 29/08/2014 09:26

We have a ridiculous difficult surname that it proving hard to pair with anything!

One name that we are thinking about is Hugo. But I have two concerns - does it sound really pretentious and what is it likely to be shortened to?

I like the name in theory, but am struggling with seeing myself shouting this out in the park (Even though I live in Naice area).

BTW - we're having a surprise, so this may be a moot point if it turns out to be a girl!

Thoughts?

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PenguinsIsSleepDeprived · 29/08/2014 10:28

ps. The Hugo I know is neither foppish nor posh. He is third generation Chinese Smile

Kantha · 29/08/2014 10:08

One of the local Doctors is a Hugo and he fits the foppish stereotype.

I prefer Hugh, I know a little Hughie and I am distantly related to a toddler Huw.

Emslifechoices · 29/08/2014 10:04

One of my best friends has a Hugo - great name. Love it! Go for it.

whiteblossom · 29/08/2014 10:02

I like Hugo, don't know any and not heard it shouted in the park. I liked it bit it dosent work with our surname, sounds like a designers brand Grin

PenguinsIsSleepDeprived · 29/08/2014 09:58

I don't, but there is one at school. it isn't shortened. Smile