Francis or Arthur?

[PSL1990]

Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

Francis

I love Arthur
Find Francis a bit wet and harsh S sound particularly when used in context of “that’s Francis’ bag”. Also gather it gets shortened to Frankie a lot which I don’t like either. It’s not awful though

Francis. Arthur always sounds old man to me, sorry

Arthur. Francis is an old man or woman to me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Arthur over Francis

Arthur.

Francis. Its a name with a lot of history, well known but not a name you come across everyday.

I know so many little Arthur's, it's a nice name just lost its spark for me due to overuse

Arthur.. I agree with PP that Francis is a bit wet sounding, but Arthur is my absolute favourite boys name!

Francis is a more classic and timeless! Strong manly name imo.

Arthur is having a huge surge in popularity and will inevitably fall out fashion, sounding dated.

What does 'wet' even mean?

I love Francis!

Arthur.

Francis is 'weak' and a bit wet.

Arthur.

Francis is fodder for teasing. A female friend of mine used to be called fanny franny and she hated it.

Arthur though Frankie is quite sweet

Arthur, as just don't like Francis

Arthur. I don't like Francis though do like Frank as the full name.

Francis is fodder for teasing.

Really? What's tease worthy about it?

I could see William being teased due to the Willy but Francis?!

Arthur but I'm bias

Francis is classic underused.

Arthur is currently trendy.

Arthur

Like PP I feel Francis sounds a bit wet

I get confused over which is the male/female version.
Frances is the female name.
Francis is the male name. But I always have to double think it.

Francis

Tough one, probably Francis. Arthur has become very overused and I still struggle to imagine it on a baby despite meeting quite a few!
I like the option of Frankie with Francis, it's definitely not wet.

I don't like either particularly, but if pushed I'd say Arthur. There'll be so many around it won't be an unusual name. At least it's not Archie...

I prefer Francis, sounds fresher