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Hamish or Angus?

31 replies

Cami12 · 15/08/2016 05:00

Which name do you prefer, Hamish or Angus? x

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Cami12 · 15/08/2016 05:29

Seven201, My parents are both Scots and one of DH's parents is Scottish. However I don't think you need to be from or in Scotland to use these names, that's a bit literal.
PitilessYank, Angus cattle are originally from the regions of Aberdeenshire and Angus. That's where the name Angus comes from, not vice versa. It's an old and traditional name /region first and foremost. I guess in the States the beef is the only connection you would have with the name? In short, not a concern for me.

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KoalaDownUnder · 15/08/2016 05:27

We've had this! This exact thread, v recently. Not trying to imply that you're not allowed to ask again, of course! Smile

Hamish was my vote. Only because Angus very overused here (Aus).

seven201 · 15/08/2016 05:13

Bloody autocorrect. Hamish not Hannah!

seven201 · 15/08/2016 05:13

Hannah. I take it you're Scottish?

PitilessYank · 15/08/2016 05:09

Both names are very nice. In the US, where I live, though, many people would think of Black Angus Beef. Is that a term that is used where you are?

Joinourclub · 15/08/2016 05:03

I love them both. Angus probably just edges it for me.