Hugh or Hugo?

[Ophelia55]

I love both, and was originally keen on Hugh until I chatted to a close friend: a Hugh who wishes he was Hugo. Apparently his name is frequently misheard (Hugh/You/who).

Hugo does feel a little more bouncy and current (even though it dates back to mediaeval times). Which do you prefer?

Ah OP, dripfeed! If you'd said it was your Grandfather's name I would have voted differently, as I think family links are lovely (my own DS was named after my Grandad).

While I still prefer the sound of Hugh (it was on my own list for DS), you should definitely go for Hugo in your case! A names stereotype is always worth considering imo (but not a reason to absolutely use it or not !) - but as you implied, due to Hugo's popularity now it no longer really has those connotations much anymore (just like Henry - they are everywhere now so no more "Hooray Henry" stereotype).

I prefer Hugh.
I know a few dogs called Hugo.

Lately everyone I meet has a Hugo, imo way too common

Love Hughie

Agree with this too re Hugo being dogs name. But also Hugh Hefner. Ugh. So many better names than these!!

Hugho First ruined the name for me.

Hugo is a lovely name and I love the family connection @Ophelia55
stick with that

I prefer Hugh to Hugo, though there is something about the hyoo sound that I don’t like.

Hugo

Hugh is a lovely name

Prefer is spelt "Huw" but none are really to my taste

One of the ditzy Geordie girls on Gogglebox has a son called Hugh. I was most surprised. Thought she'd be more likely to go down the Teddy or Roman route.

I'd pick Hugh over Hugo as like a pp said Hughs are solid and dependable types and for me Hugo is still a bit hooray Henryish.