Blair (for a boy)

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RodentOfUnusualSize · 08/08/2011 11:20

I would love to get some opinions on the name Blair.

DS is due in a couple of weeks and this is my current favourite. I like it because:

it goes well with our surname
it ties in with my DH's Scottish heritage
it is a 'normal' name but really uncommon outside Scotland (only 10 in England & Wales in 2010)

However I have some doubts, namely that it sounds a bit 'wet' unless the namee is a big strapping rugby-playing type. Also it kind of sounds like 'blah'.

NB we're not living in the UK so the Tony connection is not a big deal.

Any comments or thoughts would be gratefully received. My other favourites are Miles and Rory (but DH is not too keen on either of those).

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birdofthenorth · 08/08/2011 13:54

Love it

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 08/08/2011 13:38

I think it's ok. Tony Blair is old news, especially outside the UK. I much prefer Rory, though.

GibberingGinger · 08/08/2011 13:22

I really like it, but then I live in Scotland and therefore know real people with the name Blair, and hence don't link it to Tony Blair/Lionel Blair etc.

sleepywombat · 08/08/2011 13:12

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spiderlight · 08/08/2011 13:12

Not a fan, sorry - sounds too much like 'bleurgh' and also puts me in myd of Tony Blair (and Blair Witch Project!).

LetThereBeRock · 08/08/2011 11:35

It's lovely and not at all wet.

I also love your other choices,but Blair is my favourite.

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