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Immediate reactions to Arthur

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Ruththetooth · 26/12/2012 16:37

I really like it and think it's a good, solid, masculine name but not sure if I'm brave enough to use it as I'm sure some people will think it's a really odd choice. I'd love to know your immediate and honest first reactions to it. I know I shouldn't be bothered by what other people think but that's how I am...obviously, or I wouldn't be asking for your opinions.

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DorsetKnobwithJingleBellsOn · 26/12/2012 16:39

I love Arthur, was very soundly vetoed by DH though.

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Sunnywithachanceofjinglebells · 26/12/2012 16:39

I think it's absolutely lovely. :)

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Bajas · 26/12/2012 16:39

Love it Smile

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AmberLeaf · 26/12/2012 16:39

I did think 'Athur Fowler' for a second BUT, I do really like the name Arthur!

I love it actually, cure on a little boy, but 'mannish' enough for when he is older.

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ChoccyJules · 26/12/2012 16:41

Lovely :-)

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Nishky · 26/12/2012 16:42

Lovely

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1978andallthat · 26/12/2012 16:44

I knew someone at university called this and thought it was unbelievably posh. But like it now.

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GrandPoohBah · 26/12/2012 16:46

I like :)

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Melody3boys · 26/12/2012 16:47

Personally, I don't like it...but as a small child out next door neighbour was called Arthur so maybe I've just got it in my head as an old man's name. I have come across it on a few small boys though so it seems socially acceptable. Sorry, I'm not really much help!

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lalalonglegs · 26/12/2012 16:57

I don't think you have to be brave - there's quite a few Arthurs round our way. I didn't used to like it but am becoming inured as I get to know more of them.

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chinglebellsbatmansmells · 26/12/2012 16:57

I love it.

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Welovecouscous · 26/12/2012 17:00

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thundernlightning · 26/12/2012 17:03

Love it Smile

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Selks · 26/12/2012 17:03

I like it

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Indith · 26/12/2012 17:05

I have. a 9 month old one. most people say they like it.

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drownangels · 26/12/2012 17:08

Hate it!

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notnowImreading · 26/12/2012 17:08

King of the Britons! (Might get some minor teasing when his friends discover Monty Python in their early teens). As associations go, it's pretty good.

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Catsu · 26/12/2012 17:11

It was my boy name when I had dd. it's gorgeous!!

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FaLaLaLaLauraPalmer · 26/12/2012 17:31

It's a fine name - not unusual at all, currently a very popular, common name. No 'bravery' required!

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Clary · 26/12/2012 17:35

Arthur not an odd choice. I luuurrrve it. Everyone can spell it and say it and it is nickname free which I like.

Names of that era are becoming more popular as I am sure you know.

I know a lovely one who is 13yo Grin - he is the only one in his school (which he likes) but we have come across one or two others (one is in DS2's school, aged 7 I think) so it's not totally out there.

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NellyBluth · 26/12/2012 17:36

Love love love it. It was very high up our list for a DS. I'm almost slightly annoyed DD has an 'A' name as I don't think we can use Arthur for any future DS's!

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KindleMum · 26/12/2012 17:37

I don't like it at all but it's very popular at present so I don't see that you need to be brave, if you like it, use it - it's not like he'll be the only Arthur at school - I know 3 under 5 yrs at present.

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LaCiccolina · 26/12/2012 17:38

Eastenders.

Guinevere.

Round table.

Quite like it. Def like short of "art". Very cool.

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KindleMum · 26/12/2012 17:43

Depending on the accent local to you - will it bother you if he's mainly an Arfur?

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