Well - we have an Irish surname (beginning with F) and Scottish roots though we are English.
DH likes tradtional names really - the family name is James - but there are loads in the family (it's OK - just a bit obvious and I feel it's the easiest choice for DH).
I love Patrick - but DH has a nephew called Patrick (same surname) - and we also have a Joseph (Joe) named after DH's father and I'd like to give this one a name that he doesn't have to share with anyone else in the family.
DH is called William (there's also a nephew of the same name including surname) so that's why I suggested Billy (even though it's William officially). DH not keen on nns so he's not convinced.
(Can you tell I've been doing all the work here? DH merrily veto-ing).
DH's favourite is Angus. I think this is a fine name. I really like it. The problem is (and some of you might've read some of my previous ramblings), we have a 13 year old cat called Angus (he's my cat really, named before we were together). So I have reservations - especially as I spend much of my time shouting 'Stop it Angus!, 'What now, Angus?' (Or am I alone in having those sorts of conversations with cats?).
We also have two DDs Romilly and Nancy.
I'd probably choose something familiar but underused if I could and if I could get DH to agree - he's not really as stubborn and difficult as I'm making him sound, honest!
So - with that in mind, any suggestions?