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Arthur, Hector, Edward, Leo, Matthew or Tristan?

57 replies

Purpletopaz42 · 27/11/2022 17:15

Do you prefer:
Arthur,
Hector,
Edward,
Leo,
Matthew
or Tristan?
Thank you

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BridieConvert · 28/01/2023 18:39

Matthew or Tristan

Pinkdafodils · 27/01/2023 22:55

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user1492757084 · 27/01/2023 12:50

I love Hector, Leo and Edward.

Do you like Cedric?

toastofthetown · 27/01/2023 11:30

Arthur - I like Arthur but the huge popularity puts me off
Hector - love it. My favourite for my list and my top choice if I were to have a boy
Edward - Edward always sounds clunky to me, and I much prefer the similar Edmund
Leo - bland and very popular
Matthew - dull and dated
Tristan - I should like Tristan more than I do but it’s still probably my second favourite on your list

Twoinapod · 27/01/2023 00:22

Tristan is lovely, Edward too but there are so many now.

I like Hector Leo is ok. Matthew is fine.

Arthur is so overdone now, I’ve really gone off it.

AliceMcK · 27/01/2023 00:22

Arthur - love, but very popular at the moment

Hector - also love, loved it since watching Eric Banner play Hector in a Troy.

Edward - love one of my grandads names, very strong solid name

Leo - ok, a few in my DDs school

Matthew - strong solid name but not a favourite, especially as their is a Matthew in my DDs reception class who has physically attacked her multiple times, so not liking my current association with it.

Tristan? - no

Hfgvi · 27/01/2023 00:21

Leo is the best. My Leo is a teenager, I didn’t realise it was so popular now, he’s always been the only Leo at school.

HeavenIsAHalfpipe · 27/01/2023 00:19

When I hear 'Hector' I think of someone bullying and goading someone. Awful name IMO.

RoseMartha · 27/01/2023 00:19

Matthew or Tristan

HeavenIsAHalfpipe · 27/01/2023 00:18

Tristan and Hector are awful.

Edward and Matthew are all right.

Leo and Arthur are the best.

Marcipex · 27/01/2023 00:16

Edward.
Tristan is awfully wet and Hector is a bit harsh.

Cannottryasp00 · 27/01/2023 00:15

Sorry but not a fan of any of these names

FixItUpChappie · 27/01/2023 00:13

Tristan is so lovely and not overused

Leo in particular is too popular IMO

Stygimoloch · 27/01/2023 00:03

Leo! Fabulous name.

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Cuppasoupmonster · 26/01/2023 23:41

Matthew and Edward are dullsville
Hector sounds like a farmyard animal
Tristan is okay as is Arthur
Leo is the best but then I’m planning on using it!

TheSmallAssassin · 26/01/2023 23:37

cptartapp · 27/11/2022 18:23

Edward. No nicknames.

No nicknames is impossible, really, children may like them and use them. I always think it's a bit weird when parents set this kind of rule, you give the name to the child, but then it belongs to them, not you!

Whatwhatwhatnow · 26/01/2023 23:35

Matthew.
I don't like Tristan as I find it hard to say.

Luana1 · 26/01/2023 23:04

I love the sound of Tristan, but it's meaning puts me off. Arthur and Leo are my favourite others from your list.

LeCarre · 26/01/2023 23:02

Leo is lovely, also like Arthur and Tristan.

Hector sounds ridiculous and pretentious.

The rest are quite nice.

Hobbesmanc · 26/01/2023 22:54

They're all solid sturdy choices. No one is going to think them in any way out of the ordinary except maybe Tristan. Which is a little posh boy for me. Like a Rupert or Sebastian.

I love Matt and Teddy so great nick name opportunities too.

everythingsapickle · 26/01/2023 22:51

Edward is my favourite. Classic and lovely.

I also like Leo and Hector.

Matthew is OK.

Not a fan of Arthur or Tristan.

BasiliskStare · 26/01/2023 17:34

Edward by a country mile

icecreamplease · 26/01/2023 17:20

Tristan

ANewDayDawned · 26/01/2023 17:12

Edward and Tristan