If I like Arthur....

[blondie87]

So baby boy is due any day and I thought we had settled on Arthur but I’m still not 100% sure it’s one. Want to make sure I’ve explored all the possible options so when we meet him we can try a few out! Names I like but can’t use for various reasons are:
Joseph
Adam
Edward
Isaac
Samuel
Henry.
Thanks!

Barnaby
Christopher (kit)
Sidney (Sid)
Nathan (Nate)
Caleb
Noah
Jacob
Seth

I really love Arthur though and would stick with that. Could you come and update us 😍

Albert
Wilfred
Stanley

Wilfred (nn Freddie)
William
Stanley

Albert
Quentin
Elias
Dominic

Benjamin
Sidney
Marcus
William
Daniel

@Whatsyourflava I love it too! It’s just since I’ve decided on it and I’ve heard of so many little Arthurs being born which isn’t necessarily a negative but it’s made it feel less like ‘our’ name if that makes sense? I love Barnaby but DH has vetoed.
I also love Benjamin @onlyfoolsandmothers so that will also be one we trial!

Jonathan
Anthony
Edmund
Rowan

Yes I do understand OP. Although I’ve not actually met one yet but I appreciate it’s getting more popular. Although some will go by different nicknames and others the full name - Art/Artie/Arthur

What I would say is that once you have a name in mind you tend to notice babies with that name so it stands out more than it should (if that makes sense). Now you’re testing out Benjamin you might notice quite a few and also you find friends mention it “oh I’ve got a friend of a friend who has an Arthur/Benjamin” , so it starts to feel as if every baby in the world has that particular name.

Will think of some other suggestions too though

Thank you @whatsyourflava!

Wilbur
Charles
Francis
Henry
William
George

Not if youve seen Peaky Blinders

Seth
Benedict
Harry
Henry
Laurence
Patrick
Edward
Frederick

Our 2.5 year old is Arthur and I still love the name. It suits him so much and options to shorten it. I like it so much I’m struggling for a name for his future brother!

It is a fab name @chefwifelife! It’s definitely still a contender.

I just love Arthur. I know it’s more popular these days but there’s definitely a reason for that.

How about Caleb, Laurence, Arlo or Alexander?

I love arthur though

I love Laurence nn Laurie (big Little Women fab!) but sounds wrong with our surname @plantpotting

Arthur is fab.

I love Arthur. That's the name I've chosen for my bub due in 9 weeks. It is popular, but not massively so in my opinion x

If you love Arthur, use it! I also love Benjamin btw.

We had him and he’s definitely Arthur- I’m biased but he’s adorable 😍

Congratulations OP

Thank you! Wanted to update as everyone on here has been helpful as a sounding board!!

Yay! What an excellent choice - congratulations @blondie87 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Thank you @whatsyourflava. You’ve given some very helpful advice!