Really loving these two names, but would love to get more of a gauge on what others think. Which is your preference, and why?
Popularity is not a concern: we love that they are both very popular in the UK (top 50), but neither is in the top 100 where we live in [name_u]North[/name_u] America—we feel lucky with that!
We would be especially interested to hear how these names feel and sound to others living in Canada/North [name_u]America[/name_u]. We really want a well-loved [name_f]British[/name_f] name to reflect our background.
I’m a [name_u]Brit[/name_u] so this is a [name_f]British[/name_f] response I hope it’s still helpful
Both names are gorgeous! However my favourite is [name_m]Hugo[/name_m]
I absolutely love [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] he’s sweet, outdoorsy, distinguished and has a lovely European flair. I really like that [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] has the meaning ‘mind’ it feels purposeful and strong full of wisdom. [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] is such a great name and I like the idea of ‘Huggie’ as a nickname.
Outside the UK. I’m in the midwestern United States; we know one other young [name_u]Arthur[/name_u], in the western U.S. Otherwise it’s a name everyone knows, but no one else has it!
Can’t help with the N American/Canadian perspective but I enjoy both of these!
[name_u]Arthur[/name_u] is strong but friendly, classic and timeless and the Arthurian [name_u]Legend[/name_u] ties add a bit of fun to a sturdy name. Both little Arthurs I’ve met have been very charming and sweet. [name_m]Art[/name_m], [name_u]Artie[/name_u] and [name_u]Arlo[/name_u] are fun nicknames.
[name_m]Hugo[/name_m] is elegant but bouncy, stylish but clunky cute. I enjoy the sounds, the literary feel and the short but solid feel. Hugs, [name_m]Hugh[/name_m], Huwie are cool nn
While I love the sound of [name_u]Arthur[/name_u], I would choose [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] because [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] has a very nerdy aura where I live at least (East USA). Likely because of the aardvark
Thank you! So interesting how subjective names are: to me, [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] sounds more breathy and insubstantial (although I still like it very much!) while the hard consonant in [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] makes it feel more grounded and lively.
Both are such great choices that it’s hard to choose!
I love [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] and considered it for my son as an avenue to the nickname [name_m]Art[/name_m] I have really positive associations with the name: the [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] I know is a climate scientist, really brilliant, humble, kind of a quiet leader type. [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] sounds like a gentlemanly name to me. Also I grew up watching [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] on pbs but didn’t make the connection to the show until reading the comments!
I think [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] hits a sweet spot of feeling hip and cool but also traditional. Like it could work in [name_u]Brooklyn[/name_u] or Greenwich, CT. I’ve never met a [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], but to me it gives off a playful and approachable vibe. And [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] and [name_m]Huey[/name_m] are great nicknames! Something to consider if you live in a city with a large Venezuelan population (Miami, Houston) people may associate the name with [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] [name_m]Chavez[/name_m].
I love Hugo and the nn Hugh. It feels friendly and down to earth. Recognizable yet uncommon. Also feels versatile- I can imagine it on many personalities.
Arthur is okay but it gives me an uptight vibe. I do enjoy Art though…
I’m a fan of both and both would be viewed as upper middle class/well educated type names. I always have liked the sound of [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] & I like the extensive legendary history behind it, it makes it seem powerful. [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] I never used to like the sound of very much; I appreciate it more now but it has always seemed very elegant to me and I know it also has a famous connection in the world of literature making it seem old world and cultured. Overall, I would say go with [name_u]Arthur[/name_u]. This is mainly due to the sound when spoken, I feel like as a young kid with the name [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] he might be the target of some teasing because I could easily see kids thinking it sounds funny…
I also like that it has nickname options whereas [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] doesn’t really.
