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I love Arlo - is it too popular?

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PoppyH56 · 22/08/2017 22:40

I love the name Arlo but my OH is saying it's becoming too popular. What do we all think? I have 2 weeks left to decide and this is the only one sticking in my mind!

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PoppyH56 · 22/08/2017 23:01

I think because Andy Carroll has named his son Arlo and I follow his gf on instagram I may be noticing it more as I see her post about him. I also typed the name into mumsnet and have seen many a post discussing the name, saying they want it. Also a friend of a friend had used it and it's been suggested to us a few times which is why I may think it's popular. Our other options are Teddy and Arthur at the moment.

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Celticlassie · 22/08/2017 23:00

I love it, (DH didn't!) but know 2 born within the last couple of months. Reckon it'll date quickly.

Enidblyton1 · 22/08/2017 23:00

There aren't very many at the moment (despite what you read on Mumsnet) so at least if it really takes off he'll be one of the earlier ones.
I would just use it if you like it.

DramaAlpaca · 22/08/2017 22:55

I've never come across one so I don't think it's particularly popular.

Sophronia · 22/08/2017 22:54

It's not overly popular, it was ranked #102 in 2015. I think it will have increased in popularity since then though.

BewareOfTheToddler · 22/08/2017 22:53

I know one, know of a second, and know a third with Arlo as a middle name. All aged two or under in SE England or London. So I don't think it's that popular but nor is it obscure.

Personally, I'm not keen as, to my ears. it sounds like a Northern version of Harlow (I'm from the North Grin). But to each their own.

Are there any other names either of you like?

RightOnTheEdge · 22/08/2017 22:50

I don't know any in real life and I work in a school.
I've heard of Arlo in The Good Dinosaur and I think one of Constance Hall's DC is an Arlo?

Twistandshout77 · 22/08/2017 22:48

I do know two. But if you love it then use it.

ineedamoreadultieradult · 22/08/2017 22:48

I like the name Arlo, I'm not sure where you get the idea it's popular though. The only one I know is an owl.

ProseccoPoppy · 22/08/2017 22:46

That's literally the first time I have ever heard of that as a name. For a boy? Are you/DH sure it's popular? I don't love it, can't quite place why (unfamiliarity perhaps?) but I can't see that "popularity" comes into it!

strawberrypenguin · 22/08/2017 22:46

I've never met one!

SuburbanRhonda · 22/08/2017 22:45

If you both like it, use it.

Since you can't agree, use another name. There are plenty as nice and nicer than Arlo.

theothersideoftheworld · 22/08/2017 22:43

Isn't that the name of the dinosaur from 'the good dinosaur '?

Mrscropley · 22/08/2017 22:42

Awful name for our area - local town nn is Darlo but they still use it!!

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