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Hugo or George?

63 replies

Ophelia55 · 02/04/2023 18:13

Just that really! Between the two, and unsure which to pick. Both have some family significance for us.

Love that they are both short, classic, and straightforward.

(Please don’t worry too much about popularity: neither name is popular at all where we live).

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HardcoreLadyType · 09/02/2024 07:07

Another vote for Hugo.

ThursdayTomorrow · 08/02/2024 23:24

Hugo

KAM4 · 08/02/2024 23:19

I have a George and am expecting my second who I presumed was a boy and would have been Hugo (not to be as this one’s actually a girl) but safe to say both names are favourites for me.
Nickname-wise my son is Georgie for the moment (he’s only 2) & I think it’s a sweet nickname (sometimes Geo too).

autumnnightsaredrawingin · 08/02/2024 22:15

Hugo! Lovely name (I have one)

Crackersandcheeseandwine · 08/02/2024 22:10

I don't like Hugo. I love George.

FunnysInLaJardin · 08/02/2024 22:09

Love Hugo

DiscoBeat · 08/02/2024 22:09

Hugo!

Glitterstars · 08/02/2024 22:07

FlatWhite2 · 08/02/2024 15:43

@Ophelia55 hi, I’ve seen a couple of your posts on the baby name Hugo. Just wondering if you went for it in the end? It’s my favourite name, we’re having a baby boy in a few weeks but I have to admit a few of the replies you got put me off. Just wondering if you used it and how it’s been received/are you glad you did? Thanks!!

If it’s your favourite name go with it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks however my little boy is called Hugo and it came from no where really we only chose it after he was born so family and friends had no idea but they all appeared to love it. X

sunflowerpinks · 08/02/2024 19:15

George - much more timeless and classic

Hugo sounds pretentious and I don't like how the H is pronounced (Heeoo)

FlatWhite2 · 08/02/2024 15:43

SingingNettles · 14/07/2023 22:22

George is a nice name.

To my ear, Hugo is not, but that might be because I associate it with that troll video game character from the 90s…

I am very obviously in the minority on that though, and these things are very subjective

octoberfarm · 03/04/2023 14:08

George. Once knew a very pretentious Hugo and it put me off a bit!

RuthW · 03/04/2023 12:16

Both lovely. Hard to choose. Probably George

RunningOnHope · 03/04/2023 11:03

My 1yo old has a friend called Hugo and thinks his name is "Here you go" said quickly. It's the cutest thing.

Obviously that's no help to you 😅

Snowontheblow · 03/04/2023 09:11

Where I live in Scotland Hugo would definitely still be seen as ridiculously posh (mind you there's a lot of ridiculously posh folk here too). Hugh would be nicknamed Shuggie.

hopsalong · 03/04/2023 09:00

George.

I really hate the name Hugo and associate it with posh twats.

Also why the 'o'? The English name is 'Hugh'.
Would you call a boy Roberto instead of Robert?

redyellowpinkbluegreen · 03/04/2023 08:37

My friend has a hughie which is sweet and I really like Hugh

redyellowpinkbluegreen · 03/04/2023 08:36

Hugo

WitheredandOld · 03/04/2023 03:30

Hugo.

I know too many dogs called George. Also there’s the royal connection.

user1492757084 · 03/04/2023 03:13

George 10/10
Hugh 10/10
Hugo 8/10

gluenotsoup · 02/04/2023 22:36

Hugo. George is over popular and lumpy.

Theoldwoman · 02/04/2023 22:36

George

Sadiegirl87 · 02/04/2023 22:27

Definitely George for me, seems more universal and pleasant, Hugo feels a bit stiff and posh

Royalbloo · 02/04/2023 21:32

I absolutely LOVE George! It's soooo cute

Vistro · 02/04/2023 21:00

George

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