Hudson

[ED1984]

What do you think of the name Hudson for a boy?

I don't like it - it conjures up a built-like-a-brick-outhouse, beer-swilling Southern redneck - but, people do become their names and if I knew one, he'd probably come to 'own' the name and over time I'd cease to be reminded of said redneck.

My cousin's dog is called Hudson. Nice dog though!

Not sure that's helpful

Of the two, I prefer Hudson to Monty.

Son of Hud

Thanks everyone - anyone else want to add their opinion?

I don't love it tbh. It is a surname and reminds me of a name a US celebrity would give their child.

Any new opinions on Hudson? It is top of our list at the moment...

First thought Hudson the Butler

Also don't like surnames as christian names.

I'm not usually keen on those more unusual names. And I also thought of Hudson the butler. But there's nothing wrong with it. Don't knowhow common it is. Never heard of it used as a Christian name.

I think it is fine: Masculine sounding, classic, easy to spell/pronounce and not overused. What's not to like?

As most people don't know a real-life Hudson, they can only go on their previous associations, but as soon as they meet your ds (if you decide to name him Hudson), then they'll associate the name with him. And he probably won't have to share his name with many others - an added bonus .

I've not met anyone named Hudson but I actually quite like it. Those who say it reminds them of the Hudson River: lots of names are also used to name places e.g. Florence, Brooklyn, etc, and I don't think that is a big deal (or a negative association).

I think/feel the same thing I always think/feel when I hear this sort of name (place name or surname-as-first-name) - that it lacks "life". However, that also means it is quite a blank canvas which can be a good thing.

Awful, really, really awful. And so is Hadleigh - twatty and pretentious.