Thoughts on boy's names please - Arnold or Wilfred?

[RookieMama]

Hi all, our second son is due in a month and we are still struggling with names - I found people's thoughts on here really helpful last time around so thought I'd try again. So, what do you think about Arnold (Arnie to his friends) or Wilfred (Wilf)? Both would have middle name James. I suspect they are both a bit marmite but I'd welcome your honest reactions! We're after something old English and not too well-used but also not so obscure that we feel silly shouting it across the park! Thanks in advance

I'm voting for Wilfred 👍

Love both of these!

I don't think you can get a wetter name than Wilfred to be honest. Makes me think of a sad, weak, wilting weed.
Yes, Frank is good. Franklin. Francis quite wet too, but it's OK.
Felix is a fabulous name, you have gone in such a different direction this time!!!

Walter nn Walt OP?

I like both

Thanks everyone for your opinions. ShmooMooBoo I love the tale of your 'friend' Arnold - not sure I'll ever think of the name the same way again! We like Wilbur and Arlo too. Ralph hadn't crossed my mind - reminds me of the Judy Blume book Forever but I still like it - husband not convinced! Have also got Errol (Roly) and Eric on our list - any views welcomed!

I love Wilfred (it's my son's middle name), and I like Ralph too. I'm not as keen on Arnold though.

Other names on my list included: Dominic, Edwin, Guy, Ivo, Nathaniel and Victor.

I like arlo. And Arthur (in case you missed it the first time I suggested it )

I can't get past the fact that I went to school with the world's wimpiest, uncoolest Wilfred ever and it's ruined the name for me.

Love Arthur but his cousin has already snapped it up sadly!

Don't like either, but if pushed would choose Wilfred, but much prefer Wilf.

Arlo reminds me of my friends dog and Roly will always remind me of the fat lad off Grange Hill.

I like Errol but not roly.

I know a 1 year old Arlo. Ezra has a similar feel but both are climbing the popularity charts of that bothers you

Rafe is another suggestion and Sylvester nn silver

My vote is still for Wilbur though

I dislike them both, sorry.

Wilf (Wilfred) definitely. I know a lovely 3 year old called that. Not keen on Arnold.

I met a Wilburt the other day.

Seriously

I don't like Arnold. Makes me think of Diff'rent Strokes. That's one for the kidz

Wilf is a great name

Wilfred is great, as a full name, and offers Will, Wilf or Fred / Freddie as nicknames.

Arnold sounds very nasal.

Wilbur also good.

Neither. They're awful.

If you are looking for something that's not too popular I'd go for Arnold. I know three Wilfreds under 2. Known as Wilfred, Wilfie and Freddie respectively.

My nephew is called wilfred and I love it!!!

If I had to pick one from Wilfred and Arnold I'd go for Arnold. But I much, MUCH prefer Frank.

MUCH.

I always think Jasper goes well with Felix.

James would be a lovely first name, not too popular but classic. Jim is cool.