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Help, nameless week old boy!

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CathyCy · 18/11/2015 08:49

Our little man is now a week old and we cannot pin down a name! We are thinking of Evan or Fergus at the moment. I'm worried Fergus will become Fungus at school, DH thinks Evan is a bit dull. Any preferences or other ideas? I have Irish parents so Irish names are a possibility. looking for something a bit unusual but not too wacky.

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ohhelpohnoitsa · 18/11/2015 20:13

Eben

Narp · 18/11/2015 19:59

Also:

Marcus

Roman

cupcakelovinggirl · 18/11/2015 19:52

Arlo?

Narp · 18/11/2015 19:49

I also like

Malachy

Asa

Narp · 18/11/2015 19:47

My son is Evan.

It's still my favourite name

hawkmcqueen · 18/11/2015 18:48

Similar names:
Eoin
Aaron
Euan
Fraser
Rory

SoWhite · 18/11/2015 12:32

I think Fergus is fantastic beyond compare to anything else mentioned on this thread!

CPtart · 18/11/2015 12:27

Evan is lovely. Don't like Fergus.
How about Marcus, Dominic, Lawrence?

FrostyRose · 18/11/2015 12:07

I prefer Evan, but if he looks like a Fergus, go with it! :)

NoSquirrels · 18/11/2015 11:37

Fergus (or Fraser)

Evan (or Euan)

Cormac (or Ciaran)

Lorcan is lovely, and I wouldn't have thought of it.

I love Evan, personally, but if it doesn't "look" right for your little one, then pick something else. We changed from the front-runner name for both.

ShmooBooMoo · 18/11/2015 11:37

How about Ferdinand shortened to Ferdie? I hate Evan (sounds like a girls' name to me). I like Fergus or Feargal. No Irish but Freddie is nice too, as is William.

BadlyBehavedShoppingTrolley · 18/11/2015 11:31

Fergus and Evan are both nice. if he looks more like a Fergus then pick it!

to be honest if kids at school want to tease you they will find something to tease you over no matter what your name is.

NewBallsPlease00 · 18/11/2015 11:29

With Irish roots ds would have tadgh (pronounced tige) but you will struggle with spelling and pronunciation in England I think... Still love it though!!

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 18/11/2015 11:28

I know a Fergus [grown man] who is mostly called Ferg or Gussy but he is also called Fungus occasionally Grin

Aiden
Oisin
Pearce / Pierce
Emmet
Patrick is having a revival but I really dislike the diminutives
Lugh - have only come across this once. Opportunity for pisstaking quite high though
Michael
Daire/Daragh
Ferdia
Senan
Tyrone
Liam (he could be christened William but known as Liam so he can change it himself if he wants to when he starts work)

MitzyLeFrouf · 18/11/2015 10:55

What about Cormac? It's a great name.

MitzyLeFrouf · 18/11/2015 10:54

And congratulations!

MitzyLeFrouf · 18/11/2015 10:54

Evan is nice but Fergus is better!

NO987 · 18/11/2015 10:53

Please go with Evan! It's a lovely name and is underused :)

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CathyCy · 18/11/2015 10:51

Thanks for all the suggestions. We do live in England. I was all set on Evan before he was born but maybe he looks more like Fergus, something to do with him being bigger and chunkier than I expected! We had to cancel our registry office appointment today after I had a panic about the fungus / bullying thing, maybe it's hormones!!

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dannydyerismydad · 18/11/2015 09:42

The Fergus I know is the most gentle, kind hearted soul.

I know also lovely Ciarans and a Torrin.

GloGirl · 18/11/2015 09:39

My boy was nameless for a week, I knew his name but it took us a long time to agree .

Look at him, what is his name?

ALaughAMinute · 18/11/2015 09:39

Hammish

longestlurkerever · 18/11/2015 09:38

I like Euan and Malachy, though both your choices are good, solid names for a boy.

Luciferbox · 18/11/2015 09:37

I know a little Eban.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 18/11/2015 09:36

Fraser

Angus

Magnus

Callum

Euan

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