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Struan

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BonaDea · 08/02/2013 17:03

I love this name. DH said it sounds made up (he's English, I'm Scottish).

Thoughts?

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Spinaroo · 09/02/2013 22:01

Also Scottish , know one and love it.

squoosh · 09/02/2013 22:00

Strongly dislike this name. Awful sound.

CocktailQueen · 09/02/2013 20:59

I know a couple of Struans. Nice name, go for it!

TheDeadlyDonkey · 09/02/2013 20:44

Struan's a gorgeous name.

piemistress · 09/02/2013 20:41

I love Murdo bit again DP vetoed it :(

AThingInYourLife · 09/02/2013 20:31

I love, love, love this name.

I'm an Irish speaker and I really like a lot of Gaelic boys' names.

I also really like Seoras (not sure if there should be an accent.)

Whyriskit · 09/02/2013 20:30

Love it. I'm in Scotland, only know one. It's on my list for DC3 along with Innes and Murdo.

Selks · 09/02/2013 20:27

Love it

Frikadellen · 09/02/2013 20:04

Never heard it before and not Scotish but I like it a lot. Go for it.

Inthesleeplessnightgarden · 09/02/2013 19:48

I have an Angus and we're dithering between Struan and Ruaridh for no 2. Struan definitely sounds better in my Dh's Scottish accent than my very English one.

MrsHuxtable · 09/02/2013 19:26

I'm in Scotland and there's a baby Struan at toddler group. I'm not keen but DH likes it and says it's a perfectly acceptable Scottish name.

mono3 · 08/02/2013 22:26

My DS is Struan. There are a few more I know around here (in Scotland). I still love his name and would struggle to find another Scottish name for a boy that I like as much.

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sweetkitty · 08/02/2013 19:01

I know 2 wee Struans, lovely Scottish name

CotherMuckingFunt · 08/02/2013 18:35

My friend has a Struan. I didn't 'get' it at first but now it suits him.

mrstowers · 08/02/2013 18:33

Lovely Scottish name.

Oscarandelliesmum · 08/02/2013 18:15

I adore it!!!! One of my best friends is called this. Handsome, strapping Scottish fella Wink

piemistress · 08/02/2013 18:11

I love it sadly DP vetoed it! What about Hamish, Kyle, Declan, lewis, Harris, Fergus, fergal, Campbell, liam, Lachlan, Logan, Aaron, Angus, Ross, Scott

Scootee · 08/02/2013 18:10

I am with your dh. I would go for a name that is a bit more recognisable and practical.

lollystix · 08/02/2013 18:05

Oops meant couldn't - Struan and Euan not so great

lollystix · 08/02/2013 18:04

Like -could do it as I have Euan (and a CallumBlush)

amck5700 · 08/02/2013 18:00

yes bunbaker - but with a proper scottish rrrr :o

In my accent it goes Strrru-in - but vowels in Scotland are pretty interchangeable!

Bunbaker · 08/02/2013 17:58

I quite like it. Is it pronounced as it is written - Strewan?

amck5700 · 08/02/2013 17:57

Struan is a traditional name for my family/clan - but my OH didn't like it.

We went with Craig but he was almost Gregor. Younger son is Ciar (Keir).

Also like Grant, Innes, Kerr & Callum.

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BonaDea · 08/02/2013 17:51

Hmmm, bit of a mixed reaction which is what I feared!

Quite like Cameron and it's not too popular down here south of the border. Although, of course, there is always the risk that people think we named him for mega-head David. Wink

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