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Baby boy name

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 20:25

We already have a bit named Felix. Thinking of Otto or Hugo. But surname is Wass. Does it sound too much like Hugo Boss or does it not matter?!

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chezmk1988 · 31/03/2018 20:26

Does sound like Hugo boss but prefer Hugo over otto. Hugh?

Sophronia · 31/03/2018 20:35

I prefer Otto

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 31/03/2018 20:37

Yes, Otto !

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 20:37

Wanted something a bit different and Otto means 8 in Italian. Really important number for me. Keep going on and off it, but Otto doesn't roll off the tongue. We thought of Hugh too, nice but not as cool as Hugo

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WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 31/03/2018 20:39

I love Otto but not with your surname. It sounds like a toddler mispronouncing octopus.
Hugo is better.

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 20:44

Like Hugh too (Thinking Hugh Jackman!) but not as cool as Hugo! We wanted something different and like that Otto means 8 in Italian (Very important number to me), but not sure that Otto flows off the tongue very well?

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LastNightsMakeUp · 31/03/2018 20:51

I prefer Otto but I don't think it goes that well with your surname, sorry 😬.

I think you need a name longer than 4 letters with your short surname. Felix is lovely.

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 20:57

Ha ha hadn't said it quickly like that! 😆

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RavenWings · 31/03/2018 20:59

I honestly don't think Hugo is cool, it's popular as a kids name ime. Doesnt mean it's uncool either but it's not a unique or standout choice.

I don't mind Otto or Hugh.

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 21:01

Also, girls names. (Don't know the sex) Thinking Oona or Eliza. Any thoughts? Want something strong but pretty too.

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MaryPoppinsStoleMyHandbag · 31/03/2018 21:01

Hugh Wass sounds a bit too much like ‘huge ass’ to me. Otto is nice.

RavenWings · 31/03/2018 21:04

The Una spelling is much nicer imo. I prefer it to Eliza - Eliza is fine, but nothing special. I met an Eliska once which was similar but a much nicer name.

LastNightsMakeUp · 31/03/2018 21:05

Love Eliza, if we hadn't used Elizabeth as our dds mn it's be on our list 👍

Littlemum2be86 · 31/03/2018 21:06

I love Eliza! Also like Hugo best. Think Felix and Hugo sound lovely together

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 21:26

Thank you. Felix' middle name is Albert (my Grandads name) Think I may have chosen this for baby number 2 if we hadn't used it already. Nearly called Felix Hector. I like it but dh is not convinced.

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 21:30

I'm 36 weeks and Felix came at 38 weeks. You'd think that we'd have decided by now! Thank you for your help guys ☺

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 31/03/2018 21:41

How about Ulla, meaning sea pearl ?

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SaraW8 · 31/03/2018 21:44

I like it, another one into the mix!

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Doilooklikeatourist · 31/03/2018 21:46

There is a Welsh boys name Guto ( sort of Gee Toe )
Ellis ?
For girls I like both Eliza and Oona ( Oonagh | Una )

chachaboom · 31/03/2018 21:51

Oona Wass may be mis heard as universe! Tricky but cool surname.

LexieLulu · 31/03/2018 22:12

Otto reminds me of the Simpson. I haven't even watched the Simpsons for 15-20 years! It was just my initial reaction

pieceofpurplesky · 31/03/2018 22:49

Rufus Wass and Zach Wass sound great.
Otto out of the two.

I love Eliza and also Florence goes well

CheerfulYank · 31/03/2018 22:54

Arlo?
Leo, Magnus, Jasper? Jude, Archer?

Margot, Iris, Beatrix, Ingrid?

Emelene · 31/03/2018 22:56

Eliza is fabulous with big brother Felix! Smile

Tattybogle89 · 31/03/2018 23:03

Is wass pronounced as it looks or as vass?
I agree Otto wass sounds like octopus
Hugo boss I can hear aswell with Hugo sorryquite a hard name to pair with.
Arlo is nice