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Boys names...help

41 replies

JoulesM · 02/10/2012 00:44

So we have a little boy who is now over a day old and still can't agree a name....the three contenders at the moment are:

Ruriadh William (would we be cursing him to a lifetime of spelling his name and no-one knowing how to say it)

Fraser William (not sure if this is a grown ups name...and won't suit a little boy iyswim)

Struan William (again-hard to pronounce, would always need to spell)

Any opinions welcome....husband is Scottish and I'm Aussie so needs to work in both countries.

Other Scottish options we have considered...
Duncan, Lewis, Cameron

I just want to be able to call my little boy a name...husband is reluctant to decide on any too quickly!

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YouMayLogOut · 02/10/2012 15:47

Ruriadh is a lovely name and I think people would get used to the pronounciation and spelling :)

Also quite like Cameron and Lewis.

Struan and Duncan are OK.

Dislike Fraser, it's a harsh-sounding name.

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JoulesM · 02/10/2012 12:36

Surname is Scottish but of French Saxon origin...nothing to hide so may as well out myself. Melville Smile

Does that make any names too diff?

We aren't in Scotland but don't want any anglicised versions of Ruairidh if that makes sense-it's a good proper Scottish names we are after. Our daughter is Isla (and no real prob with people saying that or spelling).

Coming around to Fraser....but still love Ruairidh. Maybe Struan is dropping off the list.

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Vickles · 02/10/2012 12:17

Please don't rush. Call baby a little pet name, as in maybe what he's been called during your pregnancy. I rushed, and I wished I took more time. A name is with you for all your life. Don't panic.
It's hard to decide, as we don't known your last name.
Are you still living in Scotland? If not, I wouldn't go too difficult to spell, or or pronounce.
I personally like Frasier or Fraser though. But depends on your last name.
Slow down, don't rush.

Nel1975 · 02/10/2012 12:16

I like Brodie and Blair.

newby2 · 02/10/2012 12:12

I like Fraser and Fergus.

HeidiHole · 02/10/2012 12:11

Struan is pronounced stroo-an

I'm Scottish and knew one and it was my dogs name

MarianForrester · 02/10/2012 11:51

Or Alexander? Then you have loads of names to choose from: Alex, Sandy(v Scottish!), Lex; Zander, sure you can think of then yourself, sorry!

Whattodoforthebest · 02/10/2012 10:56

Love Fraser, but I do have a cute little 4 year old one Grin

Gwennan · 02/10/2012 10:52

Just had a look at this old thread & it seems like Struan is pronounced 'Stroon'. I initially thought it was pronounce STROO-an.

seeker · 02/10/2012 10:51

Rory
Patrick
Alaisdair
Aiden

StrangeGlue · 02/10/2012 10:51

Love Fraser and it is great on a littley!

In my ignorance I don't know how the other two first names are pronounced so can't advise there Blush

Gwennan · 02/10/2012 10:50

How do you pronounce Struan?

Personally, I would not use Ruriadh. I thought it was spelled Ruairaidh, Ruaridh, Ruairidh or Ruaidhrí, in any case. I'd check your spelling before you go with this one. If you like it, I'd anglicise it to Roderick or Rory (assuming that you live in England).

Fraser is the best of the list. I can see it on both a man and a boy.

MarianForrester · 02/10/2012 10:46

Lennox

Fergus

Murray

I agree about the spelling thing. Fraser easier. I know two little boys called that and so can see it as a child's name Smile

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JoulesM · 02/10/2012 10:43

Shameless bump...I really do need help!! Husband not really talking about it and its now day 3 and I have nothing to call my little boy!!!

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Kelerina · 02/10/2012 07:16

Ruriadh William, names go well together. I love the way it's spelt

evamummy · 02/10/2012 07:08

Fraser Is a lovely name.

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