Honest thoughts on Hudson

LemonBlush

DH suddenly really likes Hudson. I think it's "okay". I still prefer Rowan. He thinks the meaning of Rowan is weak, which doesn't make sense bc Hudson means son of Hud but whatever. He also said he doesn't like how many girls are named Rowan, even though I told him the rankings.

So, BNB, what say ye on Hudson?

annieravensfan528

I love Hudson, it's a little on the trendy side but I think it's a great name. I think Rowan could be one of those names that eventually could get taken by the girls, but it's a fine name. Of the two I think Hudson is a much stronger name.

alohamora

I'm not a huge fan of Hudson...I like Holden better.  I can understand his fear about Rowan being a girl name also though.

MommaG123

I don't care for it at all and much prefer Rowan.

brookelynpaisley

I think it's overdone right now. I liked it when I first saw it, but now my thoughts have gone to "another one?" I also - sorry -  I worry about Rowan going unisex.

af1274

Really dislike Hudson. It's trendy and it doesn't feel like a first name to me. I love Rowan, it doesn't make me think "feminine" at all. 

LemonBlush

Ugh I hate boy names.

AEN1029

LemonBlush:

Ugh I hate boy names.

Me too!!!!!!!!! Lol

Crys1925

I love both names, but I too would be concerned about Rowan being unisex.

AEN1029

I like Hudson better than Rowan, but neither are my style. My biggest issue with Hudson is people will find a way to shorten a name no matter what and they'd probably call him "Hud". My name is Amy and people shorten it to "aim" all the time. We call DD Ally and DH sometimes shortens it to "Al". Drives me crazy. Lol this has ruined a lot of names for me.

sweetpea2003

I prefer Hudson to Rowan, but I don't love it.  Hudson just immediately makes me think of the Hudson River (duh) and while it isn't a negative thing it isn't something I would want associated with my child in such a strong way. 

That being said, Rowan is definitely starting to lean into unisex territory.  I hate that boy names are at risk for that so much.  If it makes you feel better, the only Connor I ever worked with as a counselor was a girl.  So... nothing is safe at all. 

The reason I can't get behind Rowan is because of the strong association I have with the college in New Jersey.  Again, just another association I wouldn't want people to make with my kid the moment they hear the name.

I do like the PPs suggestion of Holden.  Similar in sound and feel to Rowan and Hudson without the place connections and the girl "stealing" worries.

 

strawberrytree

I love Rowan and find Hudson to be a very flash in the pan trendy type of name. Fwiw I have met 4 baby boys named Rowan in the past year and have never heard of a girl named Rowan IRL.

And you never know, maybe Hudsyn will be the next big girl name a la Karsyn and Sawyer and Parker and Logan and Morgan and Taylor and...I'm depressing myself.

5LittleBears

It is trendy. But probably my favorite 'trendy' name. Rowan I dislike. It is girly to me, sorry!

LemonBlush

I'm not too worried about the unisex aspect of Rowan like DH is, bc nothing is safe now unfortunately.

I wish someone could just name my baby for me. And not DH haha.

austenreader85

Hudson is too trendy for me.  And I think it's a little typical to match with Danica.

And honestly before reading the post my gut reaction was "No!!!  What happened to Rowan!"

I really don't think they compare.  I think I'd rather have a name that is semi-popular with girls too than super trendy for my sex.

kayjay10

Stick with Rowan.  I think it's more your style and you shouldn't second guess it.

MoreThanABride

I like Hudson

LemonBlush

austenreader85:

Hudson is too trendy for me.nbsp; And I think it's a little typical to match with Danica.And honestly before reading the post my gut reaction was "No!!!nbsp; What happened to Rowan!"I really don't think they compare.nbsp; I think I'd rather have a name that is semipopular with girls too than super trendy for my sex.

I can't do trendy. I'm glad I posted. I don't want to cross over to the dark side haha!!
What I really hope is something comes to us magically after we meet baby boy.

I really wish DH would share my style and just agree to Simon or August.

austenreader85

LemonBlush:

austenreader85:

Hudson is too trendy for me.nbsp; And I think it's a little typical to match with Danica.And honestly before reading the post my gut reaction was "No!!!nbsp; What happened to Rowan!"I really don't think they compare.nbsp; I think I'd rather have a name that is semipopular with girls too than super trendy for my sex.

I can't do trendy. I'm glad I posted. I don't want to cross over to the dark side haha!! What I really hope is something comes to us magically after we meet baby boy. I really wish DH would share my style and just agree to Simon or August.

I'm with you on the not able to commit boat.  I feel like this was easier last time.

JMU_Bride09

Of the two, I prefer Hudson.  Rowan does seem feminine, even if there are more boys named Rowan.  Hudson isn't a bad name; it's not a favorite of mine, but I honestly think it's a good, solid name.

saham07

it is trendy and sounds baby-ish. It is too "cute" for  a grown up!

BunInTheOvenX5

MommaG123:

I don't care for it at all and much prefer Rowan.

 Ditto. I actually know a woman named Rowan. I like it. Hudson is ok.

anvloveskme

JMU_Bride09:

Of the two, I prefer Hudson. nbsp;Rowan does seem feminine, even if there are more boys named Rowan. nbsp;Hudson isn't a bad name; it's not a favorite of mine, but I honestly think it's a good, solid name.

this I know Rowan is more common for boys but it is girly to me

senoritaemily

I've always loved, and still love, the name Hudson. It's just a question of whether you mind the popularity of the name?

I know girls names Rowan so it has a feminine association for me. I don't like it for a boy.

BrittRN+

I've been loving Hudson lately. If you're not sold on it though I wouldn't settle.

Fletch82

I was going to say I like Hudson then I saw Rowan which is more my style so I would choose that. But Hudson is a fine name.

guilletskichuk

I prefer Hudson to Rowan. I agree with the PP who said they think Hudson is a stronger name.

Maybe it's because I have a female cousin named Rowan so I only see it as a girl name.

DH and I were talking about Hudson today and, while we both like it, we don't like how it's a place name and has the same ending sound as my SD, Boston. It's a no-go for us but it's still on my list.

Elsa1984

I like Hudson. However it is becoming popular. If that doesn't bother you, then no biggie. My friend is a newborn photographer and in a 2 month span had 6 newborns named Hudson. So it's pretty popular in our area.

provwife

I cannot picture an adult man named Hudson. I do not like it at all. Both are very weak, not masculine names.

KatieKim0815

Hudson actually means son of Hugh. Hud is a derivative of Hugh. However, I'm not one to get all crazy over name meanings unless it means "spawn of something evil" or something. LOL. Meanings just don't sway me one way or the other. I go by the sound and popularity. 

I love Hudson (biased obviously) and it is really not popular in my area. For me though it has a lot of sentimental meanings - it's a very Canadian name (lots of Hudson geographical areas here) and NY, a place also dear to us. Also I love strong surnames and it's cute on a little boy and very aristocratic on a man. It's also a very old given name (there were men named "Hudson" on the Titanic).

We get a ton of compliments on it. People go out of their way to say that they love it. So that's been our experience with it. 

I'm not a fan of Rowan, personally. 

KatieKim0815

I also wanted to add (but can't ETA) that I have been hearing Rowan a lot more as an option on thebump (so I think it is creeping up there). Maybe not on the SSA list though. Whereas there aren't a ton of Hudson's on the board. 

Zimger

I dislike Hudson. I like Rowan but prefer the similar sounding Ronan.

Pumpkins+Junebug

I like Hudson. It was on our short list for DS2. (So was Rowan ) I think it has that boyish surnamey feel, but with a soft side.

Notwifezilla7

I like it, but like Rowan more especially paired with Danica!

kmwills

I don't really care for Hudson - NMS.

mamainseptember

I LOVE Hudson! I think its a great name. I wish DH would get on board with it. I only know one Hudson and his twin sister is Harper. I think its an adorable sibset! They live in Maine. 

BLPL101

I don't like Hudson, but it's better than Rowan. I strongly dislike Rowan.

Rushmore

I like Hudson. I like it more than Rowan.

tialilly

I am not a big fan of Hudson, but it is a nice strong name. Rowan and Ronan are getting very poplar where I am from and I haven't heard it on a girl. Rowan was on my list but our nephew just named his son this.

MrsTBird

I like Rowan so much better than Hudson. I sincerely hope you can get your H to stick with Rowan!

mhickey426

I like Hudson wayyy better then Rowan.  I tend to agree with your dh. I don't think you should use either since you are not both in love with either name