Can I use the name Arthur if

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Luciferbox · 20/04/2015 15:58

Our surname is said like Day-sea. Will people think of Arthur Daley? He was before my time but I've heard people mention him recently leading me to believe it's a no go.

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Chottie · 20/04/2015 18:46

I think I would find a different name. Arfur Daley is very well known spivy type of character in Minder.

SanctimoniousItches · 20/04/2015 18:48

I wouldn't.

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Luciferbox · 20/04/2015 19:27

As I suspected.

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Anjou · 20/04/2015 20:31

I'd be surprised if folk under 35 knew who Arthur Daley was, to he honest! When I said Arthur day-see aloud, it made me immediately think 'ups-a-daisy'. If the surname is pronounced with a 'z' sound instead of an 's' sound in the middle, I wouldn't.

Wishful80smontage · 23/04/2015 09:23

:( sorry its a shame as Arthur is a fab name- what about Albert?
I've ruled out Frankie (Francesca) as are surname is very similar to Howard

princessvikki · 23/04/2015 09:51

It's a lovely name!
I'm 25 and I have no idea who Arthur Daley is, I doubt many people of your babys age will know who it is

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