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Final shortlist help: Hugo, Leo, Joe/Joseph, Ben, Luke or Evan?

40 replies

Redgirl2 · 28/09/2018 18:35

Hi, I would really love some help on deciding a name for our baby boy due any day now. I know many will think it’s not the most exciting list but we really like and agree on all these names which hasn't been easy, lol! We want a strong, masculine but simple boy’s name. Our surname is long so we’ve discounted lots of other names which just didn’t go. I’m really interested to hear your honest opinions on our list and if you have a favourite/strong dislike from it. Don’t mind any negative opinions at all, I’d rather hear them before we make our final decision! Thanks in advance.

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 28/09/2018 18:37

i like hugh and leo.

Chocolatecake12 · 28/09/2018 18:38

From your list I love Joseph - nice nn of joe too.
Ben is probably my second favourite from your list. Works well with a long surname and is s strong stand alone name.
Hugo is ok -
Luke and Evan I’m not keen on. They’re just a bit meh in my opinion.

margaritasbythesea · 28/09/2018 18:41

Ben or Joseph but they're all nice.

DuggeeHugs · 28/09/2018 19:33

Love Hugo

MayFayner · 28/09/2018 19:34

Joseph

Cookit · 28/09/2018 19:50

Personally I think Ben is a nickname, not a name in its own right.
I actually really like your list though but personally I would avoid Leo because I think it’s going to date badly.
I particularly like Hugo and Evan.

airedailleurs · 28/09/2018 19:55

Not on your list but similar style: Theo?

Eleanor90 · 28/09/2018 20:00

Leo, Joseph or Evan are lovely and seem to fit the bill well.

Leo is my absolute fave.

TatianaLarina · 28/09/2018 20:01

Hugo or Leo (tho there are a lot of the latters)

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 28/09/2018 20:01

Joe or Luke

butlerswharf · 28/09/2018 20:02

Luke and Joe.

Peachbubble · 28/09/2018 20:12

I like Hugo, Leo and Ben.

elizabetter · 28/09/2018 21:15

Love Luke and like Leo the others are all okay apart from Evan, please don’t! So wet

Shadow1234 · 28/09/2018 22:27

I only like Evan from your list.

TaggieRR · 28/09/2018 22:28

Hugo

ButterflyOfFreedom · 28/09/2018 23:32

Fab list! I like them all apart from Hugo.

In order if preference:
Joseph (but not keen on Joe)
Leo
Luke
Evan
Ben
Hugo

Sungura · 29/09/2018 00:23

Luke &Leo.

Picknickers · 29/09/2018 01:49

Joseph by miles!

moredoll · 29/09/2018 02:02

Leo or Joseph nn Joe.

moredoll · 29/09/2018 02:04

My strong dislike is Hugo. Just don't like the sound of it. And I'm not keen on Evan

KnotsInMay · 29/09/2018 02:55

Not Evan, and especially not Hugo.
Love the others.

MrsTerryPratchett · 29/09/2018 04:41

I love Joe/Joseph. I would have used it had I not a very hot ex called that.

Ozgirl01 · 29/09/2018 04:55

I like Hugo, Leo and Luke. Not a fan of Evan. Joseph and Ben are nice, but a bit boring to me, sorry. I just know so many of them.

Sophronia · 29/09/2018 05:24

Joseph

deptfordgirl · 29/09/2018 05:30

I love Luke, it was on our shortlist. Also like Joseph and Ben (but prefer full name to be Benjamin). Leo is lovely but is incredibly popular where I am so I wouldn't choose it for that reason.