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What are your thoughts on Hugo?
The first time I heard it, I didn't like it much. I thought it was stuffy and a bit pompous. And the first time I saw it, it was on a very large man, and my first thought was HUGE-o. However over time, the name has softened and it's become quite high on my list. Now I see HUG more in the name than HUGE and I think it's a great name.
Some combinations I have
Hugo Julian
Hugo Alexander
Hugo Sebastian
Hugo Leland
Hugo James
The first time I heard it, I didn't like it much. I thought it was stuffy and a bit pompous. And the first time I saw it, it was on a very large man, and my first thought was HUGE-o. However over time, the name has softened and it's become quite high on my list. Now I see HUG more in the name than HUGE and I think it's a great name.
Some combinations I have
Hugo Julian
Hugo Alexander
Hugo Sebastian
Hugo Leland
Hugo James
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It seems very "euro-chic" to me on someone in the US. It makes me think of Hugo Boss, which doesn't make me think of Nazis, it just gives me an image of the fashion industry ... hyperwealth, narcissism, and ostentation. Yuck. I don't like the sound of it either - HYEWGH-oh.
Sorry. I don't think all that baggage would fall on the head of a kid named Hugo but if I met a young Hugo who I knew came from here, today, I'd have a slight "gimme a break!" reaction at first and then I'd just not enjoy saying the name out loud.
If his fam actually was from Europe I don't think I'd react at all - I might not even bother to notice that I don't like the sound of it.
Sorry. I don't think all that baggage would fall on the head of a kid named Hugo but if I met a young Hugo who I knew came from here, today, I'd have a slight "gimme a break!" reaction at first and then I'd just not enjoy saying the name out loud.
If his fam actually was from Europe I don't think I'd react at all - I might not even bother to notice that I don't like the sound of it.
This message was edited 10/5/2013, 11:11 AM
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It's somewhat common where I live, but not overly so. I know a few Hugos.
I like it.
I like it.
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agree
besides that vibe I just don't like the sound of it. It is a million times better than Hugh, though.
besides that vibe I just don't like the sound of it. It is a million times better than Hugh, though.
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Wait...
And I thought that in the US Hugo was mainly used by Hispanics. (In other English-speaking countries it might be different, though...) It is a Spanish name.
And I thought that in the US Hugo was mainly used by Hispanics. (In other English-speaking countries it might be different, though...) It is a Spanish name.
This message was edited 10/4/2013, 2:41 PM
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It's the Latinized form of Hugh. Hugh is a Germanic name. It may be used mainly by Hispanics in the US (not sure about that), but that doesn't make it a Spanish name. It's not odd at all to see it used among other groups. Well, maybe odd in the sense that it's not at all popular, but not odd in a cultural sense.
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This is our Hugo. :)
Anyway, I kind of like it. I know of brothers named Harald and Hugo. Both had a terrible underbite so I associate it with that. I'm not sure I like the sound of it in English. I also think of Victor Hugo and I like it a bit better in French. Overall, I think it's a good name and I would like to see it used more, I just wouldn't use it myself.
From your list of combos my favorites are Hugo Alexander, Hugo James and Hugo Julian.
Anyway, I kind of like it. I know of brothers named Harald and Hugo. Both had a terrible underbite so I associate it with that. I'm not sure I like the sound of it in English. I also think of Victor Hugo and I like it a bit better in French. Overall, I think it's a good name and I would like to see it used more, I just wouldn't use it myself.
From your list of combos my favorites are Hugo Alexander, Hugo James and Hugo Julian.
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I think it's really handsome, but it is a bit pompous. It's sort of a GP of mine because I can't imagine actually using it. Also, there's the whole Hugo Boss thang.
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The first time I heard it I didn't like it either and just found the sound unappealing. Now I love it! Hugo Julian, Hugo Sebastian, Hugo Alexander and Hugo James are all nice, not a fan of the name Leland at all. Hugo Sebastian is my fave combo as I think it has the best sound. Hugo and Julian would be gorgeous for brothers!
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I've always thought Hugo sounds dopey. I prefer Hugh.
Hugo Leland is nice, though.
Hugo Leland is nice, though.
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I adore the name Hugo. It used to make me think of the word "huge" a bit too. I never cared for it much until after the last Harry Potter book came out. (Yep, here I go mentioning HP again.) Much as I didn't particularly care for the epilogue, it did put Hugo on my radar, and I eventually came to really like the name.
I could definitely see it on a little boy and the right teen, but it gets a bit fuzzier trying to picture an adult pulling it off. Hm...this is the first time I've tried to picture the name at different ages, and it disappoints me that I'm having trouble with some.
I could definitely see it on a little boy and the right teen, but it gets a bit fuzzier trying to picture an adult pulling it off. Hm...this is the first time I've tried to picture the name at different ages, and it disappoints me that I'm having trouble with some.
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Haha the name started to grow on my after Harry Potter too, don't worry you're not alone. I can see it on an adult. I think with LOST there was a character called Harley and I always thought his name was Hugo for some reason. I only ever wactched a few episodes so I can't even remember what he was called exactly
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*high fives*
It was Hurley. I thought of him when I posted yesterday. I was pretty sure his name was Hugo too, so I looked it up. Hugo is the character's given name, but he goes by Hurley. I didn't really watch the show either. Anyway, that was my only image of a grown up with the name, so I didn't really count it. The name doesn't sound juvenile by any means, so I'm not sure why I have trouble picturing someone. Hrm.
It was Hurley. I thought of him when I posted yesterday. I was pretty sure his name was Hugo too, so I looked it up. Hugo is the character's given name, but he goes by Hurley. I didn't really watch the show either. Anyway, that was my only image of a grown up with the name, so I didn't really count it. The name doesn't sound juvenile by any means, so I'm not sure why I have trouble picturing someone. Hrm.
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I just don't think it has an attractive sound at all. It strikes me as old and dumpy, even though I haven't got any associations with it. Hugh is nice enough and some names ending in -go work, but I cannot bring myself to think this is a good name.
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It's hard to picture this on anybody in real life. It's just so theatrical and kind of vaguely menacing.
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