What do we think of [name_m]Art[/name_m] as a first name for a little boy?
We originally wanted to do [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] “[name_m]Art[/name_m]”, but the more I think about “just [name_m]Art[/name_m]”, the more I like it. It’s short, cool, lively and goes well with [name_u]Jem[/name_u]. It sounds good with our last name. I like art. And come to think of it, I quite like [name_m]Art[/name_m] Garfunkel…
But then, my husband’s name is [name_m]Archie[/name_m]. Is it too close? What if our son isn’t arty? Maybe I should say goodbye to [name_m]Art[/name_m]/[name_m]Arthur[/name_m] altogether?
I don’t think [name_m]Art[/name_m] and [name_m]Archie[/name_m] are too close, though they are very similar. If the similarity bothers you then I would consider a different one-syllable name, but honestly I think it’s fine to use.
I also don’t think it matters if he ends up artistic or not. My son’s name is [name_m]Archimedes[/name_m] but I don’t bank on him becoming a master mathematician or making any giant breakthroughs in physics.
I think [name_u]Jem[/name_u] and [name_m]Art[/name_m] go well together. [name_m]Art[/name_m] goes better than [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] with [name_u]Jem[/name_u] in my opinion. [name_m]Art[/name_m] is a bit more nicknamey as its not as often used as a stand alone in comparison to [name_u]Jem[/name_u] but it works. I would assume though with dad [name_m]Archie[/name_m] that [name_m]Art[/name_m]/[name_m]Arty[/name_m] was named after him as long as that doesn’t bother you.
[name_m]Art[/name_m] and [name_u]Jem[/name_u] are just way too cool! They could form a retro-funk family band. [name_m]Art[/name_m] and [name_m]Archie[/name_m] aren’t too close at all, especially because [name_m]Archie[/name_m] is two syllables.
I love [name_m]Art[/name_m]! And [name_u]Jem[/name_u] too … I think they go really well together. [name_u]Love[/name_u] both [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] “[name_m]Art[/name_m]” and [name_m]Art[/name_m] by itself. I say go for it!
I love it! [name_m]Art[/name_m] is such a favourite of mine, but my husband works in an art gallery so unfortunately it’s out for us. It’s super cool though, and the Garfunkel link just tops it off for me (I’m a big fan!) Beyond perfect pairing with [name_u]Jem[/name_u], too
Thank you, ladies, that’s so reassuring! You’re stars!
I think I will go and tell [name_m]Archie[/name_m] I have an experts’ permission to use [name_m]Art[/name_m] for our baby.
P.S. Oh, and thanks for liking [name_u]Jem[/name_u] - much appreciated!
