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Final baby name decision — Nathaniel or Arthur

34 replies

Claire1225 · 26/01/2026 12:53

Last vibe check - would love opinions! Nathaniel or Arthur - what are we saying?

Surname is pronounced like Leo.

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chattyness · 26/01/2026 14:19

I love both names, Nathaniel always makes me think of that gorgeous actor Nathaniel Parker, but for some unknown reason I am more drawn to Arthur

GloriousGiftBag · 26/01/2026 14:17

Arthur by a long way!

staringatthesun · 26/01/2026 14:16

Both lovely names, but there are a LOT of little Arthur's around at the moment, so it would depend if that would worry you. I love Nathaniel and Nate is a great shortened name.

chunkyBoo · 26/01/2026 14:15

Nathaniel / Nate … I’m not keen on old people names though so Arthur would be out for me

Grammarninja · 26/01/2026 14:14

Nate/art leo. That's what you're looking at. Both are nice x

DuchessOfNarcissex · 26/01/2026 14:12

Nathaniel will get shortened, so I'd pick Arthur.
I wouldn't pick either of them FWIW.

Claire1225 · 26/01/2026 13:44

keen to know any thoughts!

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Claire1225 · 26/01/2026 13:02

Bearlionfalcon · 26/01/2026 12:54

I have an Arthur Leo! I love his name

ah lovely! Thank you!

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Bearlionfalcon · 26/01/2026 12:54

I have an Arthur Leo! I love his name