Hey,
I would love your help. I have my girl name but am in a pickle when it comes to a boy name we’ve chosen.
I’m Australian and my husband is Irish. The baby will be born in London, not sure where it will grow up long term but it will be one of the above.
I adore the name Hugo. My husband took some convincing but is now on board.
However! Since deciding, the reaction has been that it’s ‘upity’ ‘wanky’, ‘linen boy vibes’ and signals ‘social reaching’! I was shocked - after some research it seems in Europe it’s a pretty chill normal name, which was my interpretation, but potentially in Ireland / UK that’s not how it’s perceived.
It’s really spooked me, and totally turned my husband off.
Any help would be much appreciated - is Hugo considered a wanky name?
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At first glance, I thought you wanted to name your kid wanky.
I think Hugo is cute!

I think Hugo is super cute but I’m American and also tend to like lesser-used names. Also lol @ “linen boy vibes” I’ve never heard this 😂