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Boy names similar to Theo, Hugo, Romeo, Luca?

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jasminnie · 30/05/2025 21:45

I really like these type of names for a boy but I don't feel like they're names I'd name my baby.

I'm having a difficult time coming up with boy names I adore and would use for my baby. I want it to sound strong, handsome and cool at the same time.

Could you help me think of similar boy names?

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catin8oot5 · 04/07/2025 15:58

I have a Hugo but be careful as my northern relatives pronounce it Yew-go 😆

I like Rufus

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 15:07

jasminnie · 30/05/2025 21:45

I really like these type of names for a boy but I don't feel like they're names I'd name my baby.

I'm having a difficult time coming up with boy names I adore and would use for my baby. I want it to sound strong, handsome and cool at the same time.

Could you help me think of similar boy names?

Arlo, Milo, Shiloh, Matteo, Leo, Rio, Carlo?

OopsieeDaisy · 04/07/2025 14:17

Roscoe

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 14:10

Redflamingos · 04/07/2025 14:08

They both start with the letter A Hmm

I can’t see what other connections there might be, other than they’re both boy’s names!

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I was asking how Alexander or Albert fit the row of names Hugo, Romeo, Theo etc..

Redflamingos · 04/07/2025 14:08

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 12:48

How does Alexander and Albert and other names sound like the ones mentioned? Is there a connection between them? Just wondering… 🤔

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They both start with the letter A Hmm

I can’t see what other connections there might be, other than they’re both boy’s names!

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 12:48

mummysmagicmedicine · 30/05/2025 22:29

Ooh this is my exact taste too!!
Apologies if some have been mentioned!

Otto
Oscar
Otis
Wilfred
Grant
Jesse
Louis
Xander
Zachary
Matteo
Marley
Huxley
Kai
Flynn
Jasper
Navy
Rocco
Beau
Ralph
Freddie
Quentin
Albert (Albie)
Alexander
Rufus
Monty
Sullivan
Connor
Spencer
Caspar
Atticus
Magnus
Rupert
Reginald
Nate
Finn
Leo

How does Alexander and Albert and other names sound like the ones mentioned? Is there a connection between them? Just wondering… 🤔

Tkoko · 04/07/2025 12:40

jasminnie · 30/05/2025 21:45

I really like these type of names for a boy but I don't feel like they're names I'd name my baby.

I'm having a difficult time coming up with boy names I adore and would use for my baby. I want it to sound strong, handsome and cool at the same time.

Could you help me think of similar boy names?

Oh my! I feel you))) I have the same thing)

MirandaBlu · 20/06/2025 01:56

Some less ubiquitous -o names:

Apollo
Arno
Laszlo
Lorenzo
Malo
Mateo
Rollo

Also, more classic/familiar than offbeat, but how about Elijah or Joshua?

PanderBare · 19/06/2025 22:30

They're nice names but you'd probably be better off starting a new thread, @Gemlou1909

Gemlou1909 · 19/06/2025 22:25

Looking for a boys name to go with big sister’s name Nora. So far we like Edward/Eddie, Charlie and Finley/Finn but not 100% sold on any of these

PanderBare · 05/06/2025 10:17

@Rockmehardplace , you're over-thinking it. I think she meant something like OP likes names with a oo sound, and shortish 2-syllable names ending in -o.

Rockmehardplace · 04/06/2025 23:41

TheyreLikeUsButRichAndThin · 04/06/2025 22:54

Exactly……. The OP likes Oo and Oh sounds….. That’s literally all I was saying. Luca has an oo sound and Hugo has an O sound. At the end of it. I’m not saying it’s pronounced ‘hogo’. Do you not hear that ‘oh’ sound at the end of Hugo?? I’m so confused by your point. I’m aware they don’t have the same sound 😂

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In some cultures, Hugo is pronounced Ooo-go, this may be what the poster was referring to.

Rockmehardplace · 04/06/2025 23:40

Prefer Hugh to Hugo.

Soren
Jonah
Fraser
Christie
Vincent (Vinny)
isaac
Xavier

Ellmau · 04/06/2025 22:58

Milo
Orlando

TheyreLikeUsButRichAndThin · 04/06/2025 22:54

PanderBare · 01/06/2025 17:59

@TheyreLikeUsButRichAndThin , think so. I say Luca as Lou-ka, and Hugo as Hugh-go.

The spelling is similar, but not the sound.

Exactly……. The OP likes Oo and Oh sounds….. That’s literally all I was saying. Luca has an oo sound and Hugo has an O sound. At the end of it. I’m not saying it’s pronounced ‘hogo’. Do you not hear that ‘oh’ sound at the end of Hugo?? I’m so confused by your point. I’m aware they don’t have the same sound 😂

Jux · 04/06/2025 22:29

Harbottle

PanderBare · 03/06/2025 21:23

Erno

NearlyThere91 · 03/06/2025 20:53

Strong, handsome, cool my favourites are Otis, Jude, Jack, Finn

PanderBare · 02/06/2025 16:31

Mungo, Marco, Pablo, Bruno

Charlotte120221 · 02/06/2025 15:49

Ivo
Lando
Hugh
Jethro
Sebastian
Orlando

PanderBare · 01/06/2025 17:59

@TheyreLikeUsButRichAndThin , think so. I say Luca as Lou-ka, and Hugo as Hugh-go.

The spelling is similar, but not the sound.

TheyreLikeUsButRichAndThin · 01/06/2025 15:58

PanderBare · 30/05/2025 23:41

Only Luca has an Oo sound. Hugo is Hew-go in the UK.

Was that to me? The person who said ‘oo and oh’? …..HugO!

BasaFillet · 31/05/2025 17:53

i bloody love a mumsnet name thread, always some insane suggestions 😂😂😂

MyCoralHedgehog · 31/05/2025 17:50

Just go for Luca, it’s a great name. Lots of these suggestions are awful

PanderBare · 31/05/2025 17:47

Ludo
Aldo
Bruno
Nico