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Help me pick from these three names

47 replies

abjab89 · 21/07/2015 10:37

Hi All,

So we know we're having a boy, we've narrowed it down to Enzo, Rufus or Hugo. Can't decide between them though, Hubby loves Enzo but the family HATE it, we both like Rufus and the family LOVE Hugo (i'm not sure)

HELP!!!!!

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RiverTam · 21/07/2015 10:46

Who do you mean by 'family'? Surely it's yours and your DH's choice.

I like Enzo best.

shinysparklythings · 21/07/2015 10:46

I love Enzo! It's on my shortlist. Not so keen on the other 2 names

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 21/07/2015 10:47

Rufus - gorgeous name.

Not keen on the others.

Noodlefox · 21/07/2015 11:03

I like Rufus best. It's a fab name.

abjab89 · 21/07/2015 11:05

RiverTam - family is DH mum (and everyone on their side apparently she's run it by them all haha)

thanks all, i'm glad there are some out there that like Enzo, we've had such mixed reactions, trying to imagine what he'll have to deal with at school but there are so many other weird names out there i'm sure he'll be fine! :)

Thank you for your opinions!!

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Sophronia · 21/07/2015 11:38

Hugo

Fugghetaboutit · 21/07/2015 11:51

Urgh don't tell people! I learnt this with my first as they really ruined choosing a name for us.

I like Rufus and Hugo personally.

MishMooshAndMogwai · 21/07/2015 11:59

Enzo every time!

Doesn't matter what the family think, he will be loved whatever his name when he comes

wigglesrock · 21/07/2015 12:07

I know a 3 year old Enzo - it's a lovely name, no one either adult or child has commented on it unfavourably. It suits him. I much prefer it to the other two. Rufus is alright. I'm not a fan of Hugo, again I know one, it never really grew on me.

abjab89 · 21/07/2015 12:16

thanks wiggles, that's what we were hoping, they have to love it when he arrives whatever we pick because they'll love him! :)

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wigglesrock · 21/07/2015 12:19

Exactly they'll get used to the name, it's important to go with your favourite Smile. The Enzo I know is a lovely squeezable 3 year old and his name adds to his squeezability!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/07/2015 12:20

I don't love any of them, sorry, but really, really dislike Enzo. If I had to choose one, it would be Hugo at a push, but it does have a bit of an air of ponce about it, imvho.

Fugghetaboutit · 21/07/2015 13:38

I think of Spanish Hugo so don't see it as poncy. Isnt it Spanish??

ashesandfire · 21/07/2015 15:01

Rufus is great. I don't like Hugo. Agree it is a little poncey.
Enzo makes me think of Sesame Street :/ sorry.

TempsPerdu · 21/07/2015 15:42

Rufus is a fab name and would definitely be my choice. Don't like Hugo - agree that it sounds poncey. Enzo is nice but think I'd use Lorenzo as a full name.

Pinkcloud6 · 21/07/2015 15:50

I don't like rufus, lots of dogs named it, sorry.
Hugo, a bit pretentious but ok.
Enzo, sounds like sesame street character.

Sorry no helpful. Boys names are really hard. I prefer traditional names.

Pinkcloud6 · 21/07/2015 15:53

Don't ask family btw. We chose a lovely name for one of ours and got a torrent of abuse, plus lots of alternative suggestions ( all top five names)

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 21/07/2015 15:57

It's not your families baby though is it.
Enzo is the nicest

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 21/07/2015 15:58

Familys' not families

CakeRattleandRoll · 21/07/2015 16:21

Really like Rufus.

sweetpeame · 21/07/2015 17:26

Hugo - love this, was on my shortlist for DS.
Enzo - I like it. I know one, it's short for Vincenzo, he has Italian connections. Haven't heard of Enzo as a standalone name.
Rufus - my least favourite of the three but still nice enough. It does sound extremely posh to my Irish ears though!

ch1134 · 21/07/2015 18:28

I like Rufus best. I think Enzo is best for an Italian family (maybe you are one).

Fadingmemory · 21/07/2015 18:32

Rufus

RufusTheReindeer · 21/07/2015 18:33

Rufus!!!!

Pick Rufus!!!!!

Rufus, Rufus, rufus!!!!!!!

It just seems like a lovely name...I have no ulterior motive Wink

Lunastarfish · 21/07/2015 20:53

I think Enzo is fantastic!

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