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Milo?

58 replies

whatsinaname2 · 10/01/2022 22:32

How do you feel about the name Milo? After exhausting every baby name book out there this is the only name we agree on, but I'm still unsure. Help!

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Emerald4512 · 10/01/2022 23:59

Love it! I have a Mylo and another DS on the way.

ChildrenGrowingUpTooFast · 10/01/2022 23:59

Kiwi here and no one would use that name. It’s like calling your child marmite or Horlivka.

Thewolvesarerunningagain · 10/01/2022 23:55

I like it. I only know one (8 yr old) and he’s a sweetheart so round here it’s not overly popular.

Alternatives could be Hugh/ Hugo, Gus, Arlo, Noam, Otto, Orson, Oren or Ivo.

StrifeOfBath · 10/01/2022 23:38

Milo is a great name, I really like it.

And Cosmo.

feliciabirthgiver · 10/01/2022 23:24

I love it, also like Ivo

TokenGinger · 10/01/2022 23:06

I love Milo. It's really cute.

bluebunnyblue · 10/01/2022 23:03

I like it - a friend of mine has a 6yo Milo and I've never thought of it being a doggy name!

Skeumorph · 10/01/2022 23:03

I really like it.

It's a bit trendy and popular, or it was... but it seems to have gone past that now and has joined the ranks of solid, non-faddy names. A bit like Theo. Less popular than it was so that's good.

Monty, Theo, Otis, Toby I think of as being in the same bracket.

Campervan69 · 10/01/2022 23:00

I love it. Wanted it for ds3 but dh vetoed as his surname is Ball so thought he'd get teased at school 😁

hertsgirls · 10/01/2022 23:00

I like it. Loads of nice names are popular for dogs. Phoebe, Poppy, Sadie etc. So I wouldn't let that put me off!

It does feel quite trendy at the moment if that bothers you.

hohohooooo · 10/01/2022 22:56

If you and DH like it, that's all that matters. It wouldn't be for me because I like traditional names - Matthew, Luke, Alexander etc

LondonQueen · 10/01/2022 22:56

I like it and a few friends have dogs called Milo! It's not that common for children so he is not likely to have to share his name with any classmates!

ExcuseeeeMe · 10/01/2022 22:54

My dogs name sorry . Also have met many doggy Milos on our walks .

Omicrone · 10/01/2022 22:54

I do quite like it but it is quite 'doggy'.

See also Arlo and Monty which are definitely dogs names!

MandalaYogaTapestry · 10/01/2022 22:53

A dog's name for me

Houseplantmad · 10/01/2022 22:46

Where I grew up it is a bedtime drink so I couldn't name my child Milo for that reason.

Reallycantbesarsed · 10/01/2022 22:46

Absolutely love Milo.

Luckingfovely · 10/01/2022 22:46

I love Milo, and have mostly seen it used as a nn for Miles, but also fab on it's own.

TheBugHouse · 10/01/2022 22:46

It’s a nice name but I know three dog Milo’s near me ….

toastofthetown · 10/01/2022 22:45

Milo is very trendy, but not a bad name. The two syllable name ending in an O is booming in popularity at the moment.

2toastornot2toast · 10/01/2022 22:44

Just be aware it's a hotchoc/ malted drink brand in lots of countries like Australia and New Zealand.

DebbieHarrysCheekbones · 10/01/2022 22:44

Chocolate drink
Tweenie
Dog or cat name

Whyisitsodifficult · 10/01/2022 22:43

It’s also quite a popular chocolate milk drink made by Nestle!

Whatdramain2022 · 10/01/2022 22:43

Wasn't it a type of hot chocolate drink? I think my DD was given it in hospital. I like the name though.

whattodo2019 · 10/01/2022 22:43

I always think of Milo - the chocolate drink.
I much prefer Monty (Montgomery or Montague))