Magnus?

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Ca55andraMortmain · 20/03/2015 15:49

Currently 11 weeks with dc1 so not really an urgent thread but DH and I are considering Magnus for a boy. I like it, but am worried that its a bit too 'old man' ish. What do you think?
We also both like Ruairidh although I think that even in Scotland people will struggle to spell it. DH likes Charlie and I like Stanley but we've each vetoed the other's choice with those! If not Magnus, what else might we like?

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Belazu84 · 20/03/2015 16:47

I adore it. DH not so much. I always loved it and the little boy in Borgen sealed the deal for me.

TouchPauseEngage · 20/03/2015 16:40

I bloody love Magnus.

I keep suggesting it to DH but it is the name of his boss and he thinks it would look a little odd to name his PFB after him.

Please use Magnus, for me

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Ca55andraMortmain · 20/03/2015 16:26

No we're not from Iceland! We're both Scottish. Not a fan of Eric although I like Ivor. Thanks for the suggestions! I had never thought of the connection with magnitude actually! Although it doesn't put me off.

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burgatroyd · 20/03/2015 16:22

Magnus sounds a little hefty to me.

I associate it with magnitude and magnums.

squoosh · 20/03/2015 16:12

Magnus is much better than all the other names you've mentioned. I like Rory but dislike the roo-ree pronunciation of Ruairidh.

I picture a Magnus to be a super cool, super handsome, human rights lawyer with greying temples and a way with the ladies.

I can even imagine him as a yoghurt splattered toddler who has yet to express an interest in the law!

DoctorLawn · 20/03/2015 15:54

I love Magnus! When I went to Orkney there were lots of places that had childrens' names on, and there were always a couple of Magnuses.

What about Eirik (Erik / Eric is a bit Simon Cowell!) or Ivar? Both Norse names.

TywysogesGymraeg · 20/03/2015 15:53

Are you from Iceland??

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