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how many kids do you know called Arlo and what are they like?

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gertrudestein · 04/04/2013 15:08

I love this name, probably because it comes with NO connotations. I don't know anyone called Arlo apart from Arlo Guthrie.

However, I know it has shot up in popularity recently and friends of mine who already have kids casually tell me they know 4 or 5 Arlos. I don't want to give DS a faddy name, so I'm trying to guage how popular it really is.

So - as in the title: how many kids do you know called Arlo and what are they like?

(second bonus question: what do you imagine Arlo to be like?)

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Lovethesea · 07/04/2013 12:28

Gets me with the similarity to Harlow too I'm afraid.

Catbert4pm · 07/04/2013 13:05

I like the name, it makes me think of Arlo Guthrie, but, since last summer it also reminds me of the little sh*t who did his best to ruin a cave tour for the rest of the group:

Arlo stop it! Arlo come here! Arlo don't do that! Arlo, come down from there! I'm warning you Arlo! Arlo! Arlo!! Arlo!!!

Apart from yelling at him repeatedly, his parents did nothing. He was so badly behaved that I decided to refrain from remonstrating in case he had special needs and was worthy of more tolerance.

The little sh*t!

But, on balance, I do still think Arlo is a nice name!

ENormaSnob · 07/04/2013 15:46

I really like it and it's on my short list for dc4 (due today!)

I do reckon it will end up top 20 over the next few years though.

MrsJohnDeere · 07/04/2013 17:02

None

AThingInYourLife · 07/04/2013 17:08

Congrats ENorma - will look out for birth announcement :)

Badvoc · 07/04/2013 17:10

It's aro in twilight, not Arlo.
I like it.

Badvoc · 07/04/2013 17:11
Floggingmolly · 07/04/2013 17:20

There are thousands of names that don't have any connotations...
Arlo is trying too hard to be cool not quite getting there.

ENormaSnob · 07/04/2013 19:10

Thanks athing Smile

Hoping not too much longer!

Ihatepeas · 07/04/2013 21:47

Never met one and as a nanny/ preschool teacher I meet a lot of kids!

TheCatIsUpTheDuff · 07/04/2013 22:04

I used to know one, he'd be about 30 now. His parents were big Guthrie fans. He was very tall, very clever, searingly witty and a fabulous cook, but had a frightening temper.

CurryChip · 07/04/2013 22:28

In 2012 it was ranked at 281 so that was 158 boys named Arlo!

CurryChip · 07/04/2013 22:29

Sorry that should be 2011

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CurryChip · 07/04/2013 22:31

And in 2010 it was ranked at 305 soit is on the rise....but for a reason it's gorgeous.

olivertheoctopus · 07/04/2013 22:45

None. It's probably a tiny bit too out there for me but not hugely so.

carlywurly · 07/04/2013 22:53

I know 3, all from posh, slightly bohemian families, if that helps.
Siblings have similarly nice but unusual names.

birdofthenorth · 07/04/2013 22:55

Know one, age two, gorgeous little boy. Love the name.

Gwennan · 09/04/2013 10:43

I really like it but I think it is faddy. It seems to be climbing quickly, which puts me off it a bit. I'd be inclined to name my son Charles - way more popular but such a classic - and nickname him Arlo. I don't think it is too much of a stretch! xxx

arlojaeklagmai · 21/11/2013 19:46

Hmmmm Hello there everyone, but my name is ARLO, and I just found out my name's meaning is awesome and that it is famous somewhere in London, and I'm a filipino, which makes me really awesomer :D

Tye1981 · 29/07/2015 11:59

Iv an Arlo aged 4 and he has a strong personality and keeps us on our toes

Treesandbees · 29/07/2015 12:14

There is one at my sons nursery whose about a year old. I liked it until the girl off Towie named her little boy it!!

Coffeemarkone · 29/07/2015 12:17

yes my nephew is called Arlo.

I have never met him but knowing his parents he probably says 'Arl-ay'

PallasCat · 29/07/2015 13:11

I don't know any, myself. If you're worried about popularity I suggest as an alternative Orlo. Not sure of meaning/provenance but it is the name of a character in a PG Wodehouse novel, so is definitely not a new invention.

ChrisQuean · 29/07/2015 13:20

2

First is about 2.5, the other is 12months.