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Which one for Baby Boy (he’s three weeks- it’s desperate times)

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MegRo · 07/01/2022 22:19

Walter or Hugo?

I love Walter- it’s so classic and lovely. I can see and handsome man being Walter. But is it too much for a baby or little boy? (Husband loves it and is pushing for it). I’ve heard all the ‘connotations’ for Walter and am not bothered by them.

Hugo- again, a lovely, strong handsome name.

Which do we go for? Our boy has white blonde hair , blue eyes and is oh so beautiful!

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Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 07/01/2022 22:20

100% Hugo

Walter is really unattractive.

Choosingtochange · 07/01/2022 22:21

I can tell by your post you really want Walter....congratulations. Just go for it

TwoBigNoisyBoys · 07/01/2022 22:21

I like Hugo too…congratulations on your beautiful baby ☺️

Weaselstoatferret · 07/01/2022 22:22

Hugo definitely Smile congratulations

moominbellaa · 07/01/2022 22:22

Another vote for Walter! Lovely name and so refreshing to hear

Violet1988 · 07/01/2022 22:23

Hugo

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MegRo · 07/01/2022 22:24

Ah I think Walter is lovely- but it’s definitely
husband’s first choice.

I want to love it for him. But I’m not sure I just don’t want to feel like I’m giving my little boy a name that just isn’t right…

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Nadiae · 07/01/2022 22:25

Walter is much more striking and distinctive, I’d go with it since you obviously love it. Walt is a nice shortening too. Hugo is a great name but quite popular at the moment.

lavidaesuncarnival · 07/01/2022 22:26

I prefer Walter Smile But you should listen to your gut feeling!

stairgates · 07/01/2022 22:26

Go with Walter, it will grow on you and DH already loves it :)

SittingOvation · 07/01/2022 22:26

I prefer Hugo. Walter is still a bit too old-man-ish for my liking.

ShaneTheThird · 07/01/2022 22:27

Walter is gorgeous and is one of my choices. Congrats! Can be Wally or Walt or Wal as well.

HoldingTheDoor · 07/01/2022 22:27

Definitely Hugo. Walter is such an unattractive and comedic name.

Mumdiva99 · 07/01/2022 22:29

Walter.

Hugo sounds like the name a posh public school buffoon character is given in a film.

Walt or Wally short form.

Onlinedilema · 07/01/2022 22:30

Walter is awful.
Hugo is much better.

Hellosunshine1234 · 07/01/2022 22:30

Walter for sure, great name

Lightswitch123 · 07/01/2022 22:31

Walter 1st name Hugo middle?

HonestlyFFS · 07/01/2022 22:32

I love Walter but would hate Wally as a nickname. Hugo is nice too.

toastofthetown · 07/01/2022 22:32

Walter. You sound more enthusiastic about it, and it sounds more distinctive than Hugo. Not only is Hugo popular in it's own right, but he'll be in a classroom with Leo, Theo, Milo, Arlo, Margot, Willow and together it all starts to sound a bit dull.

MaryChristmouse · 07/01/2022 22:32

Hugo much better than Walter.

I usually like 'old fashioned' names but Walter is a step too far!

knightsinwhitesatin · 07/01/2022 22:32

I like Walter, I think Walt is a lovely nn

thunderandsunshine01 · 07/01/2022 22:33

I like Walter better Smile

bdd2017 · 07/01/2022 22:33

Hugo

nocoolnamesleft · 07/01/2022 22:36

Hugo. Wally is such an unkind nickname.

Olga03 · 07/01/2022 22:36

Why don't you call the little one for three days Walter and for three days Hugo?
I like both names :)