Edward or Hugo?

[Ophelia55]

Trying to decide between the two! I’m looking for a classic English name that’s easy-ish to spell. (Im currently living outside the UK so popularity is not an issue.) I love the nickname options for Edward, but Hugo feels a bit more special somehow (and I love the meaning of heart and mind). Both have family significance.

Note: I can’t use Hugh or Edmund as they are already in use in the family (mentioning this, because they always get suggested as alternatives!).

Thank you!

Edward

Every other child I know is called Hugo

I love both honestly. Tough choice! 😊

Edward

I like both, I don’t think you could go wrong.

Hugo

Hugo, although I do also love Ted as a nickname for Edward. Which goes best with your last name?

I prefer Edward.
Do you like Edwin?

Edward

I think if u r posh Hugo is ok but if not I would not give your child thst name,particularly if u ever come to.live jn the UK. I think Edward is ok whatever ur perceived status is. Ed is an ok nick name

Edward

Hugo's awful so it would have to be Edward for me. But there are nicer names.

I really like Edward and would have used it if I'd had a boy.
I really dislike Hugo.

Hugo ❤️

Edward - a great classic

Much prefer Hugh to Hugo although it’s fine

Hugo is hugely popular in the UK right now

I really like both, although probably prefer Edward.

Definitely prefer Edward, lots of lovely nicknames too

I agree about the nickname options for Edward. Although the only baby Hugo I know gets Hugs/Huggy which I think is so sweeet!

Edward. Know a few Hugo’s

Love Edward.

I’ve never been keen on Hugo due to the “posh” association, and agree that Edward has fewer preconceptions attached. But also Hugo now seems to be having a moment - I keep meeting baby Hugo’s!

Not Hugo.

I LOVE the name Hugo but a close friend has used it so its off our list. Don't like Edward but like Ted/Teddy

I love Edward, personally don't like Hugo at all

Edward.
I really don't like Hugo.