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how popular is Arthur?

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iskra · 15/01/2011 10:21

Arthur is a family name that we are quite keen on - we like the shortening Art - I have never met a little Arthur, so was surprised to see it at no 94 last year. Is it very popular in your area, & one to be avoided as the next Alfie/Archie?

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MaElsie · 17/01/2011 15:41

I was put off when dh first mentioned it because it's an old man's name, but now it's really growing on me and I'm thinking of it as a middle name. So I'm hoping it won't get too common!!

LittleMsH · 18/01/2011 08:55

Arthur is our chosen name (due April). I don't know any (but it's my first so don't know that many babies!). I don't think it's as trendy as Archie/Alfie - and it's ace. It's such a nice name to say - lovely ring to it. I hope it doesn't start shooting up the charts too - but then it wouldn't stop me using it.

doireallywant3 · 18/01/2011 09:29

if my dc2 is a boy his middle name will be arthur after my grandfather. i know one other who is about 2 yo. lovely name. go for it.

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agirlcalledvicky · 19/01/2011 16:29

I have a DS 6 months called Arthur, so I am biased when I say I think it is a fabulous name! I don't know any others and we always have had nice comments about it. Hoping it doesn't catch on as a "trendy"name though.....

glasvegasmummy · 26/01/2011 19:53

I've been teaching for 12 years and never had an Arthur in any of my schools in Scotland or in N.Ireland so not overly popular around here, if that helps x

scottishmummy · 26/01/2011 19:59

getting v popular.like it a lot

Julenelle · 26/01/2011 20:02

It's a lovely classic name.

Agree with many that it won't be too trendy like Alfie / Archie because these names tend to be already shortened.

I do, however know of two Arthur's under the age of 5 (London area) so guess it's getting more popular.

RedRosie · 26/01/2011 20:08

Go for it. A lovely, classy, classic name.

AllieW · 27/01/2011 17:29

My two 1/2 month old is called Arthur. We love it.

kensworth · 27/01/2011 17:49

the only one I know is my dad and as he is about80 i dont think its used that much but it is nice

Jojay · 27/01/2011 17:53

I know one, aged under one.

I don't think of it as a popular name in the league of Alfie / Archie.

I think it's a great name, go for it!

tebbles · 27/01/2011 18:06

I know one Arthur aged in his 30s. I know several little Archies/Alfies.

twizzlestix · 06/02/2011 20:27

I love love love Arthur, it's on my name list too and I don't know (nor have I taught) any Arthurs. Go for it!

muminthemiddle · 06/02/2011 22:33

I don't know any little Arthurs but I do know Archies.

ReadyFreddie · 06/02/2011 23:38

I love Arthur but then I have a massive soft spot for vintage boys' names! I know of about five Arthurs (some are friends of friends children).

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