Marshall or Marlow? What are your opinions?

[Idk2340]

We have come up with two names we like for a little boy, I don't care if you guys are harsh i just want to hear opinions.
The name would be either Marlow Thomas or Marshall William, the middle names are family names.

Glanced at the title and thought you said Marsh mallow!

Don’t like either, sorry OP.

But then I’m not a fan of surnames as first names as a rule

Ha ha, so did I, Speaking.

I know a baby Marlow and I must admit I was a bit when I first heard his name. I used to live near Marlow and couldn’t really work out why anyone would call their child that (lovely town though!). But it’s really grown on me over the past few months. He’s a lovely little boy = lovely name!

I’ll get back to you on Marshall when I’ve met one and got to know them!

No to Marshall as it's PawPateol character and a surname.

I have heard of a baby called Marlow but a girl so for me has female connotations. I wouldn't choose it personally.

Is it a M you're looking for?

*PawPatrol !

I'm not keen on either, but Marlow is better than Marshall - that just makes me think of an American law enforcement officer (yes, it's spelled differently). Might as well just call him Sheriff.

Marlow I really like Arlo though but I’m guessing you’ve ruled that out.

I prefer Marshall out of the two but not really liking either if I'm honest

What about Mitchell? It's similar style and Mitch is a cute nickname

Not keen on either but OK as middle names.
Marshall will be called Marsh which is a bit boggy.
Marlow is a pretty town in Buckinghamshire.

I think Marshall is cute. Didn't know about paw patrol but that won't be around forever!

Marshall is the annoying dog in paw patrol to me

Dreadful both of them.

Marlow is a girls name and a place in Bucks and Marshall is just plain ridiculous.

I'd be embarrassed to say to my friends my grandson was called either.

Marshall = Paw Patrol
Marlow is nice

I think of Marlow as a girls name.

Both ok as middle mames( or surnames!)

Thomas and William are both lovely. Marlow and Marshall, being kind, are not to my taste at all. Also Marlo(w) Thomas is an actress.

Marshal - paw patrol

Marlow - dog

I like both actually. I’ve heard Marlow more on girls (usually spelled Marlowe or Marlo) but I think it works for a boy too. Marshall is unexpected and a bit cool. I think I like it best.

There's a very famous American actress named Marlo Thomas!

Agree that the name Marshall is blighted by the current Paw Patrol craze. Sorry!

Both are surnames to me. I wouldn't mind them as middle names but really don't like them as first names.

I've only heard of Marlow/e as a girls' name, btw, so I have trouble seeing it as a name for a boy.

I think Marshall is a stronger name. Paw Patrol won’t last forever :)

Marlow is better than Marshall but what about Marley? I love Marley.