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Opinions on Hugh for a baby

60 replies

Barb20 · 14/10/2024 11:42

We have massively struggled to agree on boy names for our baby due in December/January. We both like Hugh but I know it’s not the most usual choice so wondered what the general feeling is, be honest!

We also both like Oliver and Joseph but I think I want him to have a bit of a less common name. Husband prefers classic names and Hugh seems to tick both boxes at the moment.

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WillowTit · 14/10/2024 11:52

i love Hugh

Maddy70 · 14/10/2024 11:52

HUGH bloody autocorrect ;)

Maddy70 · 14/10/2024 11:52

I love Hugo

Povertytrapped · 14/10/2024 11:50

I also really like the Welsh spelling Huw, this was on our shortlist for DS.

BellesAndGraces · 14/10/2024 11:50

Love the name Hugh! Never think of it but it’s lovely.

Barb20 · 14/10/2024 11:49

Thanks everyone! This is making me feel much more confident about it. I don’t personally like Hugo (just makes me think of Hugo from made in Chelsea, not that he’s particularly awful but yeah it has a posh boy vibe in my opinion)

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UltramarineViolet · 14/10/2024 11:46

It's one of my favourite boy's name

Classic but not too popular

Easy to spell/ pronounce

IMHO it's far superior to Hugo which has a slight 'posh dimwit' vibe about it

quoque · 14/10/2024 11:43

Love it. 100%.

shoopshoopdedoo · 14/10/2024 11:43

I like it! Much prefer to Hugo.

Hedjwitch · 14/10/2024 11:43

I love Hugo more than Hugh