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would a recently popular name put you off using it?!

27 replies

milosmummy16 · 18/08/2017 20:54

Favourite name for last three years (since my son was born) is Arlo, we didn't end up using it for him but I'm now due another boy and really want to use it this time. However I keep seeing it mentioned all the time on here and it's noticed its suddenly gone up in the name lists. I really don't want a name that you hear called all the time or have 5 others in the classroom but then I love the name so don't want to be put off from using it!

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SuperBeagle · 18/08/2017 21:59

Yes.

I know three Arlos born in the last 18-ish months.

It'll inevitably date.

Jooni · 18/08/2017 21:19

I'd just use it. You never know what will happen - you could pick something completely unheard-of and then a new film or TV series or celeb baby could suddenly catapult it to the top of the charts. Just pick whatever you like best. It's extremely unlikely that there will be 5 of any name in one class, even the absolute most popular.