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Milo?

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whatsinaname2 · 10/01/2022 22:32

How do you feel about the name Milo? After exhausting every baby name book out there this is the only name we agree on, but I'm still unsure. Help!

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LawnFever · 10/01/2022 22:33

I like it Smile similar to Monty if you’ve considered that?

Changethetoner · 10/01/2022 22:34

It's lovely. It was the name of a popular children's tv character (The Tweenies) but that was 20yrs ago. Use it!

Whyisitsodifficult · 10/01/2022 22:36

I know quite a few dogs called Milo!

DeloresMadrigal · 10/01/2022 22:36

I love it. It was on my list for ds, but dh wasn't keen.

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whatsinaname2 · 10/01/2022 22:37

@Whyisitsodifficult

I know quite a few dogs called Milo!
Oh right, nice! Dogs are cool.
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DeloresMadrigal · 10/01/2022 22:37

Similar suggestion would be Arlo.

I also quite like Monty, but it feels a bit too nicknamey for me, whereas Milo feels like a 'proper' name

Notthisnotthat · 10/01/2022 22:40

I am old, so do associate Milo with the Tweenies, but I like it as a name too. It's becoming popular near me.

northernbutterfly · 10/01/2022 22:41

If it's the only one you agree on then looks like it'll be Milo!

Not my taste, it's a bit of the moment for me but it's perfectly pleasant

whattodo2019 · 10/01/2022 22:43

I always think of Milo - the chocolate drink.
I much prefer Monty (Montgomery or Montague))

Whatdramain2022 · 10/01/2022 22:43

Wasn't it a type of hot chocolate drink? I think my DD was given it in hospital. I like the name though.

Whyisitsodifficult · 10/01/2022 22:43

It’s also quite a popular chocolate milk drink made by Nestle!

DebbieHarrysCheekbones · 10/01/2022 22:44

Chocolate drink
Tweenie
Dog or cat name

2toastornot2toast · 10/01/2022 22:44

Just be aware it's a hotchoc/ malted drink brand in lots of countries like Australia and New Zealand.

toastofthetown · 10/01/2022 22:45

Milo is very trendy, but not a bad name. The two syllable name ending in an O is booming in popularity at the moment.

TheBugHouse · 10/01/2022 22:46

It’s a nice name but I know three dog Milo’s near me ….

Luckingfovely · 10/01/2022 22:46

I love Milo, and have mostly seen it used as a nn for Miles, but also fab on it's own.

Reallycantbesarsed · 10/01/2022 22:46

Absolutely love Milo.

Houseplantmad · 10/01/2022 22:46

Where I grew up it is a bedtime drink so I couldn't name my child Milo for that reason.

MandalaYogaTapestry · 10/01/2022 22:53

A dog's name for me

Omicrone · 10/01/2022 22:54

I do quite like it but it is quite 'doggy'.

See also Arlo and Monty which are definitely dogs names!

ExcuseeeeMe · 10/01/2022 22:54

My dogs name sorry . Also have met many doggy Milos on our walks .

LondonQueen · 10/01/2022 22:56

I like it and a few friends have dogs called Milo! It's not that common for children so he is not likely to have to share his name with any classmates!

hohohooooo · 10/01/2022 22:56

If you and DH like it, that's all that matters. It wouldn't be for me because I like traditional names - Matthew, Luke, Alexander etc

hertsgirls · 10/01/2022 23:00

I like it. Loads of nice names are popular for dogs. Phoebe, Poppy, Sadie etc. So I wouldn't let that put me off!

It does feel quite trendy at the moment if that bothers you.

Campervan69 · 10/01/2022 23:00

I love it. Wanted it for ds3 but dh vetoed as his surname is Ball so thought he'd get teased at school 😁

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