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Vibe from Hugo vs Vibe from Freddie?

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FlatWhite2 · 14/03/2024 14:49

Due really soon and haven’t found a name we love apart from Hugo, husband likes Freddie. Not sure if the vibe from Hugo is off putting though, I personally don’t know any young Hugo’s but do know a number of adults.. does Freddie sound nicer/friendlier in your opinion and will it stand the test of time longer? Thanks

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NotestoSelf · 14/03/2024 15:04

Bournetilly · 14/03/2024 15:00

Hugo is definitely not posh where I’m from, I’d associate it with a naughty child.

Freddie is more common, not as popular as it used to be. I like Freddie.

Surely naughtiness isn't a function of social class?

Bournetilly · 14/03/2024 15:00

Hugo is definitely not posh where I’m from, I’d associate it with a naughty child.

Freddie is more common, not as popular as it used to be. I like Freddie.

NotestoSelf · 14/03/2024 14:59

For me they give off pretty much opposite vibes. Freddie = cheeky chappie. Hugo = much more MC, at least, could go actively UC.

Moreteaandchocolate · 14/03/2024 14:56

I like them both in different ways. Hugo sounds a bit “posher” than Freddie to me, which sounds more informal and friendly, so it depends which vibe you prefer?

Like you, I don’t know any adult Freddie’s, so it’s easier to picture Hugo on an adult, but I’m sure that will change when all the young Freddie’s grow up!

Both are traditional names that are currently popular- I’m not sure which will stand the test of time best but neither are faddy names imo.

InTheRainOnATrain · 14/03/2024 14:54

They’re both pretty popular around here (SW London with a big European, including French population). Freddie and Hugo give off the same vibe IMO, along with Louis and Max, which are the other boys names I hear a lot!

Igotjelly · 14/03/2024 14:51

Well both my DDs have been bullied by Freddies so maybe I'm biased against it but I do think it'll be infantilising once they're grown up.

Hugo is a bit posh sounding but I don't dislike it.

We found boy's names so difficult to agree on, so glad we ended up with girls for that very reason 😂

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