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The final 4: Jack, Alfred, Harry or Hugo?

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cheesebubble · 15/04/2021 06:01

I'm nearly 37 weeks pregnant and we've finally nailed it down to 4 names:

  • Jack
  • Alfred (husband likes Alfie)
  • Hugo (we won't be naming him Hugh)
  • Harry (I prefer Henry but no from husband)

I'm German so the names have to work in both languages. Big bro is Louis, pronounced Louie.

What are your thoughts mumsnet? X

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May2021Mummy · 15/04/2021 11:55

I think Alfred is a good name

KillerFlamingo · 15/04/2021 11:50

If you have a Louis then you really should have a Hughy and start working on Dewey as soon as possible! Wink

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 15/04/2021 11:45

Not Jack if he will grow up in the UK. It was too popular for too long.

Hugo is fabulous!

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cheesebubble · 15/04/2021 11:41

@Rhythmisadancer what about Hugo?

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Rhythmisadancer · 15/04/2021 10:30

The world does not need any more Jacks (or Harry s)

DotDotDotDotDot · 15/04/2021 10:25

I’d choose Jack from your list. Yes it’s popular but for good reason. Good luck.

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cheesebubble · 15/04/2021 10:15

It won't be a Harry we've now decided.

I didn't even know how popular Alfie was and how many opinions there were about the name although I would call him Alfred, Al, or Fred but I know hubby would call him Alfie.

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Lnix · 15/04/2021 09:37

I love these names. I think Louis and Jack sounds lovely together. X

Blondiney · 15/04/2021 09:27

Alfie got a ton of mentions in the recent irrational hated names. I really like it though and Alfred.

sarah13xx · 15/04/2021 09:20

I really like Alfie ☺️ Would put Alfred on the birth certificate and go with that. Alfie and Louis are lovely names

stellarfox · 15/04/2021 08:39

All nice options. I’d wait until you meet him to decide

KoalaOok · 15/04/2021 08:32

What a lovely scan picture! I like Jack and the best and then Harry. I think maybe have the others in your mind so if he comes out and doesn't look like the one in your mind.

proopher · 15/04/2021 08:23

I love Hugo but OH vetoed it.

OH is Henry but known as Harry. He's only known as Henry at work sometimes and on paperwork. Could that work?

Twilightstarbright · 15/04/2021 08:18

Hugo goes nicely with Louis and works in both English and German.

Thewinterofdiscontent · 15/04/2021 08:04

cheesebubble He’s adorable!

I just meant that all those names represent the same thing. Solid, old school but currently very popular, MC British boys names. I’m not sure anyone could have a strong opinion one way or another between them?

I think Hugo and Louis go well although there is a possibility of them being called Hughie and Louis which you may or may not like.
I like Jack as my grandad and numerous uncles were Jacks (and Alfreds).
Alfred can be called Alfie, Fred or Al if you are still undecided when he arrives.

Lau52 · 15/04/2021 08:03

Jack or Harry. My 2 are called Jack and Harry, so can’t choose one as love them both

Violetlavenders · 15/04/2021 08:02

Alfred works best in German!

Hugo sounds nice in German but the English pronunciation is not so nice (Heeeeooo--go). I'm not keen.

I also prefer Henry to Harry.

thethoughtfox · 15/04/2021 07:49

Jack and Harry : classes but hugely common. Alfie also hugely common in this wave of old-fashioned names being revived. It's very ' Towie'
( also a very popular dog's name. Hugo only works if you are 'posh' I'd go with Harry.

Spied · 15/04/2021 07:35

Jack

pilates · 15/04/2021 07:34

Yes agree nothing wrong with a safe solid name.

Blackcountrychik · 15/04/2021 07:32

I have a teenager called Jack and I still love his name ! Considering it was the number 1 boys name for ages I have only ever met a handful . It’s a name that suits both a boy and a man .
On this basis I say Jack .

Aprilshowersandhail · 15/04/2021 07:31

Harry and Louis are 2 princes right now. Risky having Louis and Hughie if Hugo was amended!
Louis and Jack is my choice.

Lotsachocolateplease · 15/04/2021 07:25

Jack or Hugo.
Lovely choices!

Amdone123 · 15/04/2021 07:20

I like Harry. I think it goes well with Louie.

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cheesebubble · 15/04/2021 07:20

@Dontforgetyourbrolly thanks for saying that! Thanks

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