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Does anyone think this name is strange?

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issy2165 · 28/08/2017 10:28

My partner loves Fergus for a little boy and I've been won over buy it I really like it, were both farmers and I think it's really Celtic! Does anyone know any Fergus's or think that it's awful! Really don't want a bullied child! Thanks xx

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TestTubeTeen · 29/08/2017 08:49

Seems a perfectly regular name to me.
And a nice one.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 29/08/2017 08:42

Fabby !

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issy2165 · 29/08/2017 06:58

I hope I'm having a little boy then! 😬

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PinkGlitter17 · 28/08/2017 23:23

It's really gorgeous! I had it in mind for DS when I was pregnant.

MollyHuaCha · 28/08/2017 23:08

Fergus - great name. Someone honest, intelligent, dependable, creative springs to mind for me.

Systamex · 28/08/2017 23:00

Love Fergus John - great, solid name!

BluebellsareBlue · 28/08/2017 22:59

I know loads, but then I'm in Scotland . A few of the adults I know have shortened to Gus, but most of the younger ones are still Fergus.

StarlightExpress5 · 28/08/2017 22:57

It's a great name.

HoratioNightboy · 28/08/2017 22:55

John, as in John Deere? Wink

Chloris33 · 28/08/2017 22:53

It's sweet and I have come across a little Fergus. Not an outlandish choice. It's nice.

SumAndSubstance · 28/08/2017 19:24

I once taught a Fergus, lovely boy. Never heard anyone tease him about his name.

HeadfirstForHalos · 28/08/2017 19:16

I know a Fergus, probably not a name I'd use personally, but it suits him and he's not had any teasing about it. It's a good name!

WildCherryBlossom · 28/08/2017 19:12

I love it. Love "Gus" for short. Doesn't sound strange at all to me (i have lived in Scotland though)

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issy2165 · 28/08/2017 19:10

Thank you for all the feedback :)

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Loyly · 28/08/2017 15:08

It's a really normal name and I don't find it strange.

Aquamarine1029 · 28/08/2017 15:06

Fergus John is a wonderful name! Love it!

d270r0 · 28/08/2017 15:06

Hmmm. Sounds a bit like fungus.

Notreallyarsed · 28/08/2017 15:06

I live in Scotland and know a few (inevitably shortened to Gus) I think Fergus John is a lovely name!

Sophronia · 28/08/2017 15:05

Fergus John is great

mistermagpie · 28/08/2017 15:04

I live in Scotland which is probably relevant but I know I few Fergus's. I love the name, my DS would have been Fergus but we settled on Magnus instead as it's a bit less popular and I'm not fond of the nn Gus.

BikeRunSki · 28/08/2017 14:24

I work with a Fergus. He's about 30, and not Scottish. I think it's a great name but I used to drive a Massey Ferguson tractor

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 28/08/2017 14:20

Fergus is a guid Scots name. Know a few, mainly adults but two kids. I can't see why it would make anyone the target of bullying as I can't think of negative connotations (unless you think being a Scottish name is a negative?)Confused

Jooni · 28/08/2017 13:52

Fergus John is a good, solid name. Great choice

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issy2165 · 28/08/2017 11:35

Well that's decided then! Second name I was thinking John as it's my partners late grandad and it would be a lovely tribute to him

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Llamacorn · 28/08/2017 11:26

I know a few here (Scotland) Not a strange name at all, if you like it - go for it! Perhaps leave out the link to your tractors when mentioning to people though Wink

And roundturn I had to laugh at Fergi 😂

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