Active discussions

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

What do you think of Arturo?

29 replies

worldgonemad72 · 11/03/2011 21:39

I probably sound mad as i arnt even pregnant yet, but ive heard the name Arturo and fell in love with it, do you think its a good name? we love old unusual names.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
PurveyorOfWoo · 11/03/2011 21:40

Prefer Arthur TBH

How about Alban?

Original poster
worldgonemad72 · 11/03/2011 21:42

out surname begins with a B so alban wouldn't go well, i love that style of name though

OP posts:
cowboylover · 11/03/2011 21:45

Famous for the fantastic boxer Arturo Gatti.

I love it and think I read that it comes from Arthur meaning Strong. Also for an italian name the spelling is how it sounds.

Its what we named our cat so a little biased; He is Arturo Catti Smile

PurveyorOfWoo · 11/03/2011 21:48

Godfric
Athelstan
Godfrey
Carsten
Tobin
Benedict
Magnus
Aksel
Archer

Just trying to think of names that Alban inspires in me. Have fun!

Zaft · 11/03/2011 22:16

I think it's nice. Cowboy, did you know that gatti means cats in Italian?

cowboylover · 11/03/2011 22:35

No I didnt it was just as he paws everything when on his back legs and we are both big boxing fans and didnt want a Calzage! LOL! I am even more impressed now Smile

niccibabe · 12/03/2011 01:01

Read 'Geek Love' before deciding. It's a very common book for 'A' Level and 1st year uni. Some people will assume you are referencing the book...which would be a very weird thing to do.

Onion1968 · 12/03/2011 17:01

it's horrible

LittleWhiteWolf · 12/03/2011 17:44

Its a vampire name.

BluddyMoFo · 12/03/2011 17:50

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Underachieving · 12/03/2011 17:57

Er honestyle? It's a vampire name, would make me think the parents should be avoided and the boy should be nicknamed as soon as possible.

Underachieving · 12/03/2011 17:58

That should say "Er honestly?" My typing is dreadful.

cat64 · 12/03/2011 18:13

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

TheFallenMadonna · 12/03/2011 18:23

Honestly? It's a bit Trying Too Hard. It makes me think of someone with artistic leanings changing their name to be less conventional.

pointydog · 12/03/2011 18:37

Ui

mathanxiety · 12/03/2011 19:01

Prefer the Polish Artur.

I would think Toscanini and not boxer. I would also think it was a bit odd if you weren't Italian.

ValiumSingleton · 12/03/2011 21:46

it's a bit..... contrabandista sounding to my ear. but obviously if you're spanish then muy bien.

weimy · 12/03/2011 22:15

Fine if you are italian. Which we are so find judgements on it being poncy/wanky offensive.

shareastory · 14/03/2011 14:59

i like it and shortened to art is good too...if you like it have it....

alexaj · 14/03/2011 19:20

Sounds a bit pretentious. Dislike.

seeker · 14/03/2011 19:22

Are you Italian? If so fine. If not, not.

SlainteBooyFeckingHoo · 14/03/2011 19:25

i like it. i had a customer in my last job called arturo. he was lovely. i may be biased Wink

SlainteBooyFeckingHoo · 14/03/2011 19:25

he wasn't italian.

Original poster
worldgonemad72 · 19/03/2011 15:57

thanks everyone

OP posts:
squeak2392 · 19/03/2011 19:47

I like it.
Not sure how it would work, but immediately, I like it.
Still much prefer Arthur though.