I've been thinking a bit about names for extremely hypothetical DS2, and I love Arthur. I particularly like it in a sibset with DS1 Atticus; both are men renowned in literature for their outstanding moral fiber.
If you love it, use it. I've seen worse. For example - my sisters side of the family had a boy named Liam - it took me six months before I realized that was his name and not Limb. It drives me crazy (especially since my sister does not have a heavy accent, but was still pronouncing the way the rest of the family said it), but one of the aunts calls him Tree Limb as a nickname, which I found hilarious since I thought that's what his name was. But the parents pronounced it that way too, so I think if it's just one person, it's not a problem.
DS1 - 9;
DS2 - 6;
Angel - May 10, 2011;
Baby Girl - Due May 19, 2013
Re: Would you avoid Arthur...
Use the name! It goes great with Atticus, you love it, go with it! I wouldn't let a wickid pissah Bawstin accent get in the way, LOL!
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