Did I really give my child an unusual name?

I meant shouldn't get weird vibes.

Nothing wrong with Ewan. And very close to Owen so should get weird vibes. I think these children are just bullies and need to be dealt with now before your son gets hurt. Also check any social media he has. I have a feeling this carried on during the summer holidays so that set up the new year.

This. And it can be expensive as an adult as you usually need to go private and even then, long waiting list.

I don’t think they are bullying because of his name. Please get him some help immediately and do not wait to see what happens.

Separately, in answer to your question aside from Ewan McGregor and an athlete who’s surname escapes me, I have never met or heard of another Ewan (London/South East) so FOR ME the name is uncommon but not unheard of.

Coming from someone who got bullied alot in school if your parents go in it can make it worse if he's already told the teachers and there not taking action then tell him to stand up for his self any means necessary tell him he might get told off at school but advise him you won't tell him off for it
bullying is shit n I would rather my child get told off for standing up first themselves then be miserable and upset for the next 5 or 10 years

Do not waste time informing school of what is happening to your son. This is a safeguarding concern and child-on-child abuse comes in many forms, including verbal bullying, which may progress and leave lasting damage to your child’s mental health. There are many reasons a school could be judged RI, from curriculum to behaviour to not having ticked a box in a safeguarding audit. It does not mean they won’t adequately sort out concerns about bullying. They might even be hot on it, due to their RI status. They need to know to be able to support your son. Personally, I would email cc’ing the form tutor, year head, SENCO and a DSL. I would inform and ask for an urgent meeting.

If you suspect neurodiversity, again, don’t waste time informing the SENCO and finding out how to refer for an assessment in your area. School will need to play a part in the referral process

And no, whilst Ewan isn’t a common name where I live, it’s not a weird name. This isn’t anything to do with their name

You need to advocate for your son and nip this in the bud. Call or email or both, immediately. The longer you wait the harder it will be to turn things around. (It’s not his name. It’s something else, and your son needs someone who stands up for him. Today, before school starts!)

Keeping a log and speaking to school could help you move school, if it is persistent you can ask to move schools due to bullying and ir should be looked at seriously. Again getting a formal diagnosis and possibly an EHCP van help as schools should have to be able to meet need, if he is being bullied then that wouldn't be happening from a social, emotional and mental health point.

I read the name completely wrong to start with. Don’t know why, it’s a lovely name and I’ve seen it before but if the teacher has made a mess of his name on the first day then it would create a whole class of kids taking the piss potentially

It’s a really normal name.

Nip it in the bud. Attend the school.
Badger the Principal.
If the bullying becomes quickly aggressive, get the Police involved. There is no room for bullying..
These kids are in their first year so they need to quickly learn that they are out of line. The teachers also need the time to teach, not to referee.

No you didn't
Ewan is a name in common usage.
And even if it wasn't it wouldn't matter because bullies will find anything they can to pick on someone about.
My friend at school got bullied for having a wierd name... her name was Annabel.
Completely normal name.
I got bullied at primary school... for having a fringe!!

I've named my son a rare name that's quite out there. He's not complained about it yet and no one has picked on him about it.
Just been lucky with the kids he's been around I guess!!

Ewan was the name of one of my ds's friend when he was at school. There were way more unusual names there - including a male Beau - but nobody was bullied over their name. It's the school, Op definitely not the name.

I know boys the same age called Elvis and Willow.
Ewan is quite mainstream compared to those. I think his name is not really the issue, it’s just an excuse.
I would certainly contact the school. It needs stopping now.

A common name but I’ve never liked that spelling, too anglicised, but I doubt that’s what the bullies have been saying: ‘it’s not close enough to the Greek’. They sound like they would have bullied them over anything, advice from others is sound. Keep at it with the school.

There's a thread here started by a woman whose vicious childhood bully has tried to get in touch with her, and it's triggered all the old trauma. This stuff stays with us for ever.

Tell his teachers to do their job, and safeguard your child against the bullying little shits.

Have you reported to the school every time?

If they're still not doing anything, you need to ask for an urgent meeting. Print off and take with you a copy of their bullying and discipline policies, and ask exactly what they are doing to implement them. Emphasise that they have a safeguarding duty and at the moment they are not complying with it, and say you need to hear a plan of action to stop this bullying once and for all.

There is nothing weird about his name. He is being bullied.

I wouldn't wait it out either. Bullying is bullying and it needs to be nipped in the bud. My heart goes out to these poor children at the receiving end. Some kids are mean and there's really no excuse for it.

I love the name Ewan and its not unusual at all.

Tell him they are just jealous! Ewan is a classic name without being over used, and carries a sense of individuality and tradition. It’s the kind of name that feels timeless, not trendy.

Ewan is a Scottish Gaelic name, linked to ancient clans and traditions.
It’s a variant of Eoghan, which also means “noble born” or “youth,” depending on the origin—so it carries a sense of dignity and vitality.

Tell him he has lots of famous namesakes like Ewan McGregor, the celebrated Scottish actor known for Star Wars!

Tell him its the right name for him because people often associate the name Ewan with calmness, wisdom, and quiet strength. It’s a name that suggests someone thoughtful, grounded, and capable of deep understanding. So when they make fun of him, he should just smile and walk away in the knowledge, they just wouldn't understadn how good his name is.

It is up here in North Britain. It's a nice, plain, sensible name but so common it's a name I wouldn't have picked.

[Irrelevant but all Ewans and Euans seem to be nice blokes too]

Your poor boy (who has a lovely normal name). Children can be so cruel. Contact the school (Head of Year) every single time it happens. He deserves to be happy at school.

At my school (in the 1980’s) it was a boy called Nigel who was bullied for having a ‘posh’ name.

Kids will always find something to bully someone ‘for’ but the reality is they don’t need a reason. Ewan is a beautiful, strong, Scottish name I’d give a son of mine any day of the week.

Contact the school, OP, they should be dealing with this decisively.

It's not overly popular but I've met younger and older ewans and it's a nice name. In my unfortunate experience bullies will target anyone who is slightly different. You could have called your son any other name and he would still be bullied by frankly, horrible kids. If the school won't help your son, you need to remove him from the school.

Hey, that's my name!