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Thoughts on Hugo

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FlatWhite2 · 08/02/2024 16:55

Hi, we’re expecting a baby boy in a few weeks and finding it so hard to find a name we both like. Hugo is as close as we’ve come and while I do like it, a quick search on here has shown me it’s not super popular. The posh vibes don’t bother me but wondering if there were alternatives someone could recommend that we could look at. I love Rafa (Rafael) but husband says absolutely no. Also like Leo, Luca and Felix but they seem a bit meh. Any suggestions welcome & also if anyone has a Hugo, let me know you don’t regret your decision 😂 thank you!

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Nicebloomers · 08/02/2024 17:49

It was on my baby boy name list. It’s a great name. Come back and update when he arrives!

BeaLola · 08/02/2024 17:40

Love it - would only not use it if my surname was Hughes or similar as I think Hugo Hughes would be a bit of a mouth call

Easy to spell and not overly used - great choice

Mcd939393 · 08/02/2024 17:36

Strong boys name!! I love it

Onelife2024 · 08/02/2024 17:25

I really like it! It does give slightly posh vibes, but it’s on the rise and lots of names that used to be considered posh are now very commonly used without sounding at all pretentious (e.g. Oliver, Toby, Henry).
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InTheRainOnATrain · 08/02/2024 17:21

Love it but it’s super popular here. Not that that’s a bad thing but just so you know! Probably area dependent though? We’re in SW London with a lot of French families locally that I’m guessing want a French name that also sounds good in English.

DesertSnow · 08/02/2024 17:19

It's a nice name. Try not to worry about what other people think. There will always be people who dislike whatever name you pick

Janetheplain · 08/02/2024 17:18

I have a Hugo who is now 6. I love the name, it’s not super common so no one else in the school has the same name but not obscure either. He also loves it when people wear Hugo boss clothing as it has his name on it and he thinks he’s the boss 🤣

KittyMcKitty · 08/02/2024 17:17

I really liked it and proposed it for ds but sadly dh rejected it. I think it’s a great name.

Shivermetimbers13 · 08/02/2024 17:16

Hugo is a lovely name.

Prizefighter · 08/02/2024 17:15

You Go Hugo

sweet. And also manly when older.

Graceandfury · 08/02/2024 17:13

Perfect

hungryhiphop · 08/02/2024 16:58

I like it.

But regardless of people say, if you find a name you both like then you should go with it. Doesn't really matter what others think. Everyone is going to have some opinion, whatever name you choose.

If you're both in agreement that it's a nice name then chances are it's not going to be damaging for the child! (That's why it's best both parents have a say!)

Hugo is a lovely name.