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Arlo a trend/fad name?

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March26 · 10/12/2025 19:45

We love arlo for our baby boy but concerned with its sudden surge and that it will be a ‘cringe’ fad name. Others on our list are Arthur Maxwell and James so very different ‘classics’ but we don’t currently love them as much! Please help we want him to love his name. We’d also need to find a nickname we like for arlo middle name will be Jacob for sure. Uk based.

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EchoedSilence · 10/12/2025 20:20

I know 3 boys called Arlo. I like it. But I'm not keen on classic names like James or Arthur like most of MN

CamillaMcCauley · 10/12/2025 20:20

I was considering Arlo for my first 13 years ago, but then one of my best friends used it so I went with something else. So no, I don’t think it’s a fad unless me and my friend group are incredibly ahead of the trends entirely possible.

EmmaOvary · 10/12/2025 20:18

I have an Arlo. I love it. Yes, it may well be one of the names of his generation, but so many are.

ViolaPlains · 10/12/2025 20:17

Judging by some discussions I’ve seen, I don’t think Arlo’s very popular on here. But it’s your child so it’s your opinion that counts.

I don’t think it’s a recent fad as my Arlo is 10.

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March26 · 10/12/2025 20:15

Thank you, very true!

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hopelesslyromantic93 · 10/12/2025 20:13

My dog is called Arlo! So biased but I think it suits pets more than humans

user593 · 10/12/2025 20:12

I think it is better suited to pets than people. I love James though.

CreepingCrone · 10/12/2025 20:09

My neighbour's boy is Arlo (in a Yorkshire accent!), and I know 3 people with dogs called Arlo..

TheCurious0range · 10/12/2025 19:50

It reminds me of the lion who couldn't sleep.
It's cute but I don't think it's suits an adult

BuffaloCauliflower · 10/12/2025 19:48

Boy names ending in o’s have been popular for about 8 years? Not any more faddy than most other names that go in and out of style in cycles (which I’d include Arthur in actually, they’re all under 14 or older 70) if you like it use it. Maybe it will mark his age but most names do.