Arlo

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BeKindBeYou · 24/12/2021 13:39

I know this name gets quite a lot of hate around here, but we are really thinking about this name for our son because we love it.

I know it’s getting popular, but it’s still only mid 20s in the rankings and nowhere near as popular as the likes of Jack’s and George’s.

Honest opinions on this name please!

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Epponnee · 24/12/2021 14:04

I absolutely love it and wanted it for our dc but it is so popular here (NZ) that there are always at least 2-5 other kids called Arlo anywhere we go. We went for Angus instead which I also love and think has a similar feel but no where near as popular.

NumaNumaYay · 24/12/2021 13:58

It's lovely. It's also by far the single most popular name I've seen given out of everyone I know who's had a baby boy in the last few years - genuinely I have lost count of how many but it's at least 6 whereas I rarely otherwise hear a name "repeated".

NuffSaidSam · 24/12/2021 13:57

I quite like it, but the sudden popularity would put me off. I think it will continue up the charts, stick around for a few years and then fall away, making it a very 'of the time' name, which I don't like.

Also, all the Arlo's I know are from a specific type of family and it's not a vibe I personally enjoy.

All that said though, if you love it use it.

Mittenmob · 24/12/2021 13:49

We thought about it but didn't go with it because it was shooting up the charts. It's nice but with a west country accent can sound a bit 'farmer' if that's a worry.

It's also the name of the cat on Bing

WhoppingBigBackside · 24/12/2021 13:47

It's had a steep upward rise in popularity in the last 5 years. It was hardly used at all in previous decades.It will probably be a names that is very popular for a few years and then will fall rapidly in use.

It will date badly. names.darkgreener.com/#arlo

I think it is nothingy and makes me think of Harlow in Essex. Not the best association

A No from me.

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