Very Scottish

[JinCa]

I've loved Angus for a long time now but recently have seen Hamish floating around a lot and beginning to love it even more. (Middle name will be Benedict or William after our grandfathers). I was born in England but both my parents/rest of family are Scots, so there is a heritage link on my side.
Which do you prefer Angus or Hamish?

[thebiscuitindustry]

Hamish

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

Angus

[doceodocere]

I like both but know an awful lot of children named Hamish, so I'll vote for Angus.

[AliciaMayEmory]

I love them both! (No help!)

[Sophronia]

Angus

[PartyCityGhoul]

Angus. I'm not keen on Hamish, it sounds a bit harsh to my ears. Love Angus though.

Although don't call him Angus Benedict if your surname is Cook

[LoisWilkersonsLastNerve]

I love Angus. I'm not keen on Hamish sorry.

[AgentCooper]

Both lovely but Hamish wins for me. We thought about Hugh for a prospective DS but it really doesn't work with our surname!

[RortyCrankle]

100% Hamish

[HumbleCrumble]

I like them both, Angus has the slight edge for me because I think Gus is a cute NN definitely not because it reminds me of the wee mouse in Cinderella.

[magpie17]

I love both, if I have another DS his name will be Hamish. To the poster who knows 'a lot' of Hamish's, how many do you know and where do you live? I live in Glasgow and know one Hamish but am worried it's getting more popular!

[BrexitentialCrisis]

Love hamish and Angus but hamish's nickname could be hambo and I adore that

[CormoranStrike]

Equally both - sorry :)

[doceodocere]

magpie we're in Tayside and I also know a couple of wee Hamishes in Edinburgh. It's a classic and seems to be having a moment.

OP do any other Scottish names appeal? How about; Logan, Struan, Lewis, Duncan, Douglas, Hector? I also love Alexander with Eck for a nickname.

[ispymincepie]

Angus

[MrsBungle]

Angus. Not at all keen on hamish.

[BikeRunSki]

I prefer Hamish, but Angus lends itself to the nn Gus, which is fabulous.

[dancemom]

Seamus!

[doodlejump1980]

Magnus? But out the two, I prefer Angus. Hamish is a bit twee imo

[JinCa]

Thanks everyone, that was no help whatsoever!
Doodlejump I do love Magnus but we already have a DD with a very similar sounding name.
Doceo I like a lot of those names too, bit I have brothers Duncan and Alistair and a cousin Douglas, all in their 30s, so a number of those names are already taken. I just about prefer Angus and Hamish to the remaining names.

[JinCa]

Thinking maybe I should stick to my long-term-love Angus. Hamish might be a hormonal flash in the pan...

[candykane25]

Hampshire DH is like James - it's a classic.
I'd be torn too. I also love Douglas too.
Then there is Fergus.
I'm not being very helpful, sorry.

[candykane25]

Hamish not Hampshire. Bloody phone.