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Fergus?... Too old school?

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sassylocks · 25/06/2017 17:06

DH and I are going through boy names and he loves Fergus, aka fergie, gus, fergs. I like it but I'm not 100% because I've never heard of anyone who I've come across with that name! Is it too old fashioned? Thanks

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Mclaren37 · 02/07/2017 05:55

Love it!

reuset · 26/06/2017 02:03

It's ok

MargotLovedTom1 · 26/06/2017 01:27

I like Fergus, but I like Fraser and Angus even better (I know you didn't ask but they're similar names so just suggesting ).

OkPedro · 26/06/2017 01:13

What is it with people giving their dc nicknames? I thought a nickname just evolved.

Yes to fergus but not fergie or gus

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 26/06/2017 01:10

I knew a Fergus. The entire time I knew him I just thought "Fungus" whenever I heard his name.

And the nickname "gus" is awful! Reminds me of guts

SuperBeagle · 25/06/2017 21:55

There's a Fergus in my extended family. He'd be in his mid-teens by now.

There were a lot of looks when his name was announced, but those were quickly forgotten when his brother was named Mungo. MUNGO. No one has gotten over that one.

I don't like it. But it's also a very unusual name where I live (Aus). I have no idea whether or not it's old fashioned.

nuggetofchicken · 25/06/2017 21:19

Fergie is better.

Sophronia · 25/06/2017 20:46

I like it! I actually don't mind Fergie.

MyWhatICallNameChange · 25/06/2017 20:45

I love it. I know a lovely gorgeous guy called Fergus.

Definitely not Fergie though. Gus is much better if you need to shorten it.

Mothervulva · 25/06/2017 20:28

Love it.

importanceofhappiness · 25/06/2017 20:26

I love it.

SpikeGilesSandwich · 25/06/2017 20:26

Fergus is lovely! Fergie isn't great but Ferg is nice.

RideOn · 25/06/2017 20:22

I like it and I like Gus (not the other nn though)

Ulysses · 25/06/2017 20:21

I have 2 friends with boys called Fergus and are both 8 years old.

greendale17 · 25/06/2017 20:19

Hate it. Ugly sounding name

Chatelherault · 25/06/2017 20:18

Don't worry about nicknames, his nickname may evolve into something totally unrelated.

bridgetreilly · 25/06/2017 20:18

Fergus/Gus works for me.

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sassylocks · 25/06/2017 19:59

Thanks for all the replies! It's interesting to see a common dislike of the nickname Fergie. That's one thing I'm not 100% on as I love the fact that our DS has a lovely nickname and I couldn't imagine not giving our baby a nickname. Decisions decisions!!! DH is Scottish and we have a very traditional Scottish surname so it would certainly fit well. Thanks all

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peukpokicuzo · 25/06/2017 19:15

I know a 7yo Fergus.

Aside from having to suppress a desire to give its declensions: (Fergus Ferge Fergum Fergi Fergo Fergo) it's a great name

Decaffstilltastesweird · 25/06/2017 19:11

I know a lovely Fergus in his thirties. I like the name and like Gus. Not mad about Fergie or Fergs.

DramaAlpaca · 25/06/2017 19:09

I like it, it's old fashioned but in a good way.

Jooni · 25/06/2017 17:55

I like it. I actually really like the Feargus spelling too. Cool name - clunky in a good way.

HelenaJustina · 25/06/2017 17:52

Oooh I like it! Not sure about the shortenings but Fergus I do like!

Chatelherault · 25/06/2017 17:42

I adore the name Fergus.

Unadon · 25/06/2017 17:23

I too, love Fergus and hate Fergie.

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