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Douglas?

53 replies

Thurlow · 11/07/2016 10:52

DP has always wanted a DS called this, it's an important family name for him.

I've spent fifteen years joking swearing that I'd never have a son called Douglas.

But now we are having a DS, I'm almost changing my mind...

Good or bad? I used to think it was awful but maybe not so much. I think my biggest concern was always that "Doug" might be great for a cool, rugby playing 16 year old but not so good on a slightly less confident boy, say. But then there are so many different names used nowadays, maybe that doesn't matter anymore?

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Thurlow · 11/07/2016 20:33

One minute I think it's ok (and a lovely tribute to DP's family) - and then the next it's in the Trevor category...

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GoldPlatedBacon · 11/07/2016 19:56

Douglas is one of my favourite boys name. It's a definite contender for any future son. I love Dougie

marblestatue · 11/07/2016 19:10

Not keen, sorry.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 11/07/2016 18:38

I like it, DH has wanted it forever (not at all Scottish). DS' favourite TV show is Hey Duggee so it would have been ace if we'd gone ahead with calling him Dougie! You should use it OP.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 11/07/2016 17:36

Good solid name, I can picture a sturdy toddler concentrating on a task. After 15 years' brainwashing by DP maybe not surprising you've warmed to it!

(Anyone else recall the "ER" character Doug Ross?).

smartyclogs · 11/07/2016 17:27

Sorry, I may be the only one so far, but I'm not keen on it at all.
It goes together with names like Trevor, Duncan and Barry imo.
All of which are equally bad.

DorothyBastard · 11/07/2016 16:11

I have a Douglas, he's 9mo and really suits it. We call him Doug, Dougie (which we pronounce 'duggee') and Douglas.

Pinkgeek · 11/07/2016 16:00

My dh is a Douglas and I love it! He's such a gent and very clever too. I'm a teacher and never taught a Doug so it's not too common either! (England)

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SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 11/07/2016 15:49

I like it! Smile

Sophronia · 11/07/2016 15:34

Love it.

HooseRice · 11/07/2016 13:19

Fabulous name.

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Thurlow · 11/07/2016 13:17

It doesn't feel like a baby's name, but then DD has a mouthful of a name that doesn't feel like a baby's name, so I don't know why I'm getting so bothered about that!

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ShallNotBeNamed · 11/07/2016 13:11

My DS is Dougie, he is 18 months old now and I've not heard of another little one! I absolutely love it, people always comment on how much they like it! Grin

WellErrr · 11/07/2016 12:52

It's lovely. I like Dougie.

iloveberries · 11/07/2016 12:43

We like this one too. Go for it!

MrsGsnow18 · 11/07/2016 12:31

I like it a lot. Love Doug and Dougie as NNs

EllaHen · 11/07/2016 11:57

When I was a kid I thought Douglas was an awful name.

Now though, I like it. In Scotland, Dougie is pronounced 'Doo-gie' rather than 'Duggie'.

outputgap · 11/07/2016 11:56

I really like it. Do it.

DamsonGinIsMyThing · 11/07/2016 11:53

It's literally my most favourite boys name of all time. Ever.
My stupid ovaries won't let me have babies and I love that you're thinking about using this name Smile

Bluesand1 · 11/07/2016 11:52

Nice name I like it

ButteredToastAndStrawberryJam · 11/07/2016 11:06

A good name that.

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Thurlow · 11/07/2016 10:59

I don't think it's a name limited to anyone anymore

Yeah, I think this was a snap decision I made when I first hear the name from DP all those years ago and I've not really stepped back and thought about it properly since!

He would definitely be a Doug or Dougie when little.

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MilesHuntsWig · 11/07/2016 10:57

It's lovely

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 11/07/2016 10:57

Dougie is so cute for a little boy!