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Jasper, Elliot or Arthur?

48 replies

Bootiesandsocks · 06/02/2026 16:11

Baby boy is due in three days and we can’t narrow it down any further…please help!

Arthur is a family name so has significance, but I’m worried about popularity and “Arfur”.

I like Jasper the most, but dislike Jas/Jaz. Generally I’d avoid shortening but I don’t mind El as much, so Elliot seems safer?

With DS1 we waited until he was born as we thought he would obviously suit one, but he just looked like a baby and it took us a week to decide. I found it quite stressful so really want to have one picked out this time!

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redlorryyellowbus · 06/02/2026 23:50

Elliot is the best by far!
it’s got a classy, sophisticated sound.

Jasper is a wasp! I didn’t know people would actually use that as a name- to me it’s like naming your baby ‘wasp’.

Arthur is so so common now, every other boy is Arthur which to me is just a blend into the background name.

Elliot stands out for all the right reasons.
El, Lee, Leo are all shorter versions.

Saltnchilli · 06/02/2026 23:56

I love the name Elliot. My son has a friend called Elliot and they all shorten it to Els.
Not keen on the name Arthur. Jasper is ok

AutumnAllTheWay · 07/02/2026 00:20

Love jasper.

Can't get past Arthur and Pauline in eastenders, tho I'm showing my age!

IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 07/02/2026 00:22

We have a Jasper and his name is never shortened. It’s the best boys name in my opinion!

Bowling4soup · 07/02/2026 00:22

I love Elliot

TheSmallAssassin · 07/02/2026 00:30

Grizelina · 06/02/2026 21:29

As a new nanny to an Arthur born 9 weeks early, guess which I’ll vote for? Definately don’t like Jasper ( google Jasper Carrott) and Elliott is not for me. Arthur means bear, bear like, strong/courageous. Choose which name you like - you may want to wait until he’s here as many people change their preferred name after their birth experience.

What's wrong with Jasper Carrott?!

ALittleBitofWensleydale · 07/02/2026 05:34

Elliott is a wimpy, wet name. Sorry.
Arthur is lovely but very popular now.
Jasper is fabulous.

Observed · 07/02/2026 07:43

Jasper! 💚

Eenameenadeeka · 07/02/2026 08:02

Arthur

Walkthelakes · 07/02/2026 08:09

all nice names. Arthur is lovely but so popular it would put me off. Elliot is ok. Jasper would be my choice

Calliopespa · 07/02/2026 13:39

midlifeattheoasis · 06/02/2026 16:34

I love Arthur

Me too.

I think it's a more timeless name than the other two.

user1492757084 · 08/02/2026 12:29

Arthur will eventually learn how to say his name.
Arthur is my pick of the three.

Rockyhorrors · 16/02/2026 13:55

Arthur

Giraffehaver · 18/02/2026 22:37

I have never liked the name Arthur but a dear 2 year old at a recent wedding changed my mind!

TrentCrimmsflowinglocks · 18/02/2026 22:58

Arthur or Elliot. I know an Arthur who goes by Art, which is better than Arfur.

Jasper is a dog/cat name IMO

Noisyhalfterm · 18/02/2026 23:01

No to Arrffaa
Jasper and Casper - cat names. Or a wet, foppish man.
Elliot is nice.

slaintebab · 18/02/2026 23:07

Love Elliot!!

dogsbowl · 18/02/2026 23:14

Jasper is an animal. Both boys we know are called Jasp. Elliot is ok. Arthur is my favourite of the 3.

Calliopespa · 19/02/2026 09:51

Jasper and Casper I find very "Fulham," if that is a useful description at all ...

UnpropitiousNightmares · 19/02/2026 10:46

I really like Jasper!

luckylavender · 19/02/2026 10:55

Every baby boy I know that has been born recently is called Arthur. Jasper is lovely. Elliott will become Elli

SkyPanel · 19/02/2026 11:03

I like all of them, would probably go with Arthur but the other two are great also.
Think I prefer Elias or Elijah to Elliot, but Elliot is fine! ( I am of the age where it makes me think of ET).

Jamesblonde2 · 19/02/2026 11:06

Arthur, definitely!

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