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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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SnottyLottie · 02/04/2023 20:51

I love both but George is more classic whereas I think Hugo will be seen as ‘dated’ in the near future (I say this as someone whose DS2’s middle name is Hugo)

I think George is very straightforward, traditional, dare I say boring! But it’s reliable and not trendy.

Hugo is slightly more artsy and hipster-ish.

I personally prefer Hugo but both are great names! George Hugo is a great combination in my opinion 😍

SkyeBlue28 · 02/04/2023 20:48

George

Broccolibravado · 02/04/2023 20:48

I have a Hugo George Grin Best of both worlds.

Galectable · 02/04/2023 20:41

First name Hugo second name George

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 02/04/2023 20:34

Hugo. I do agree George is a bit royalist for me.

Proudofitbabe · 02/04/2023 20:08

Both great names, but Hugo edges it.

secondspring · 02/04/2023 20:07

I love Hugo but George is my son's middle name. I know people think it sounds Posh but Henry used to also be posh but is less so now.

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Ophelia55 · 02/04/2023 20:04

Thanks for the feedback!

We can’t use Hugh as it’s already in use in the family. We actually prefer Hugo anyway, so that helps! (Interestingly, and as an aside, the Hughs in our family get frustrated with people mishearing their name—you/Hugh—which the hard consonant in Hugo avoids).

The name Hugo has been in use since the 8th century so we don’t see it as trendy!

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KirstenBlest · 02/04/2023 19:49

George. Hugh is nice but Hugo is too trendy

midsomermurderess · 02/04/2023 19:48

Hugo. It feels quite jolly and bouncy. George feels quite staid.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 02/04/2023 19:46

Hugh is nicer than Hugo.
I'd pick Hugh over George.

aibutohavethisusername · 02/04/2023 19:23

Hugo

Alwaysworryingoversomething · 02/04/2023 19:18

Hugo

Groutyonehereagain · 02/04/2023 19:15

Both are lovely. ❤️

Saucepot1985 · 02/04/2023 19:14

George

George is my little boys name and was always number one x

ChronicallyMyself · 02/04/2023 19:11

May I recommend the movie Hugo (2011) to help you make up your mind. Beautiful.

EggyBreads · 02/04/2023 19:10

Hugo! There's a million George’s around.

ChronicallyMyself · 02/04/2023 19:09

Hugo!

Spidey66 · 02/04/2023 19:03

George x100. I don't like Hugo. George is a good, solid name

PurpleReindeer2 · 02/04/2023 19:00

George. Don't like Hugo, sorry.

Vexxa · 02/04/2023 19:00

Can't believe you've posted this - I've also been debating between these two names all day! 😀

LicoriceComfit · 02/04/2023 18:58

Hugo

ComeTheFuckOnBridgett · 02/04/2023 18:58

George. Hate Hugo.

TomatoSandwiches · 02/04/2023 18:57

Hugo is just a smidge more special imo than George although I do like both names.

cptartapp · 02/04/2023 18:56

George.
Don't like Hugo at all.

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