How do you feel about ......Arthur?

[jinglebellmel]

Just that really, not sure how popular this is but think I quite like it and wondering what peoples initial reation is to it?

[jinglebellmel]

reaction sorry!

[Fifi2406]

I think it's a cute name I think it's quite a popular mumsnet name but I haven't met any in real life and I see quite a lot of babies

Go for it

[Zoe900]

it seems to be one of those trendy names, like Stanley, although Stanley is nicer. flat cap name. silly.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I have an Arthur - only know one other. I think its a bit more regal than Stanley though

[jinglebellmel]

Okay so split reaction so far! Thanks both

[Thurlow]

I love it. I've met one or two recently, but just enough that it isn't getting a reaction as a very old or unused name.

[BellaVida]

Love it! Very strong name.

[ChesterCake]

It depends where you live I think, I live in Bath and know of 6 Arthur's ages 2 and under. It's a really lovely name tho I would use it myself

[justaweeone]

I know an Arthur and he had a Stanley for a brother.
Both great kids

[justaweeone]

Sorry HAS not HAD

[GnomieGrace]

My sister has rescued an elderley Jack Russel Terrier called Arthur and it is the nastiest dog I have ever met so I would say no, but if I'd never met my sister's dog I would say yes! Lol that probably doesn't help much sorry!

[Alisvolatpropiis]

I love it. It was my grandfathers name, he was a such a lovely name I can't help but love the name.

[DontstepontheMomeRaths]

I love it. My neighbour has an 8 year old called it. He's lovely, not that that is relevant I suppose. But I do love it.

[sonlypuppyfat]

I've said this on here before but I went to school with an Arthur and I know it was a long time ago but his life was made a misery

[Charlottehere]

Love it.

[ClartyCarol]

Sorry to be harsh but I think it's one if the more awful old man names there is.

Goes with Cedric and Alf in my book.

[edam]

I like it. Strong, heroic, very English in a good way.

[Doodledumdums]

I have an Arthur! Mostly called Artie though.

Consequently, I love it! My Arthur is 8mo, and I have had a mixed bunch of reactions. Ranging from people being lovely, to people being downright rude!

[Plus3]

Another like - my grandfather's name. I would also probably shorten it to Art/Artie

[sonlypuppyfat]

I'm with you clarty can you imagine in your youth meeting a gorgous guy and his name was ..... Arthur!

[ThisIsMummyPig]

I know one - was a bit to start with, but it belongs to a lovely little boy, so I don't notice it now

[aturtlenamedmack]

Ds has it as a middle name, it was nearly his first name but we changed our mind last min.
Ds is nearly 2 and I don't like it now, wish it wasn't in there at all but the reason for that is that it doesn't have any meaning for me and I wish I'd stuck with family names.
It is cute though and there are a lot of cute nickname possibilities.

[Doodledumdums]

My Artie is SUPER gorgeous!

[ShadowSummer]

I quite like it. It's been getting more popular over the last few years going by the baby name stats.

I've met one little Arthur (about 2 yrs old). Next youngest one I've met would be in his mid-30's.

[ClartyCarol]

It also puts me in mind of Pauline Fowler droning on about Aaaarfah.