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Edward or Hugo?

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Ophelia55 · 17/06/2023 03:52

Trying to decide between the two! I’m looking for a classic English name that’s easy-ish to spell. (Im currently living outside the UK so popularity is not an issue.) I love the nickname options for Edward, but Hugo feels a bit more special somehow (and I love the meaning of heart and mind). Both have family significance.

Note: I can’t use Hugh or Edmund as they are already in use in the family (mentioning this, because they always get suggested as alternatives!).

Thank you!

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Giselletheunicorn · 19/06/2023 22:43

Edward by a mile.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 19/06/2023 21:59

Edward.
Hugo is a dogs name round here.

RedRiverSun · 19/06/2023 06:37

Hugo. Edward is really boring and now particularly nice sounding to me.

DramaAlpaca · 19/06/2023 00:57

Edward, for sure. Hugo is a bit 'try hard'. Hugh is fine, but you say you can't use it. Edward is so versatile I'd go for that.

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 19/06/2023 00:55

Edward

Longdarkcloud · 19/06/2023 00:21

Seems contraindicative, doesn’t it? If you call him Hugo you can get a copy of the dvd of the film Hugo which I found delightful

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Ophelia55 · 19/06/2023 00:03

@Longdarkcloud —thanks for the positive vote! I was starting to wonder how Hugo was ever listed in the top 50 names given the majority of these comments!

I really don’t see it as an upper-class signifier, but it’s a family name so perhaps I’m blinkered to that? Regardless, it can’t be both popular and elite, surely?!

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Longdarkcloud · 18/06/2023 22:48

I love Hugo. I don’t see it as being “posh” and surely, if it ever was it can’t be any more with so many boys being named this
I find Edward rather boringly old fashioned.

ComeTheFuckOnBridgett · 18/06/2023 18:11

Not Hugo.

LadyEloise1 · 18/06/2023 18:09

Edward.
I really don't like Hugo.

Happymummydays · 18/06/2023 18:07

I love Edward, personally don't like Hugo at all

merderforlife · 18/06/2023 10:16

I LOVE the name Hugo but a close friend has used it so its off our list. Don't like Edward but like Ted/Teddy

wildfirewonder · 18/06/2023 08:20

Not Hugo.

shoopshoopdedoo · 18/06/2023 08:12

Love Edward.

I’ve never been keen on Hugo due to the “posh” association, and agree that Edward has fewer preconceptions attached. But also Hugo now seems to be having a moment - I keep meeting baby Hugo’s!

Hollyppp · 17/06/2023 22:47

Edward. Know a few Hugo’s

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Ophelia55 · 17/06/2023 15:02

I agree about the nickname options for Edward. Although the only baby Hugo I know gets Hugs/Huggy which I think is so sweeet!

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OopsieeDaisy · 17/06/2023 10:53

Definitely prefer Edward, lots of lovely nicknames too

Dragonsandcats · 17/06/2023 08:08

I really like both, although probably prefer Edward.

continentallentil · 17/06/2023 08:08

BCBird · 17/06/2023 06:54

I think if u r posh Hugo is ok but if not I would not give your child thst name,particularly if u ever come to.live jn the UK. I think Edward is ok whatever ur perceived status is. Ed is an ok nick name

Hugo is hugely popular in the UK right now

continentallentil · 17/06/2023 08:07

Edward - a great classic

Much prefer Hugh to Hugo although it’s fine

Birdiboo · 17/06/2023 08:03

Hugo ❤️

WeWereInParis · 17/06/2023 07:22

I really like Edward and would have used it if I'd had a boy.
I really dislike Hugo.

GoodVibesHere · 17/06/2023 07:06

Hugo's awful so it would have to be Edward for me. But there are nicer names.

JofraArchersFastestBall · 17/06/2023 07:01

Edward

BCBird · 17/06/2023 06:54

I think if u r posh Hugo is ok but if not I would not give your child thst name,particularly if u ever come to.live jn the UK. I think Edward is ok whatever ur perceived status is. Ed is an ok nick name