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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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17caterpillars1mouse · 28/08/2017 11:21

Love it

peaceloveandbiscuits · 28/08/2017 11:19

Yay for Fergie tractors! FIL has a TE20 he has restored himself Smile I prefer Fergal to Fergus but think it's nice and very apt to your profession.

roundturnandtwohalfhitches · 28/08/2017 11:10

I know a couple of Fergus's (Fergi?) but I'm in Scotland. I'm from a farming background and I have to admit I do think of Massey Fergusons when I hear it. Fergal is nicer IMO.

bridgetreilly · 28/08/2017 11:07

I think it's great. Could be Gus for short which I also really like.

junebirthdaygirl · 28/08/2017 10:56

Quite regular in lreland where we also have Fergal. We wouldnt blink an eye at it even though we dont have it much these days. Go for it.

Sodaface · 28/08/2017 10:43

I know two, it's a lovely name.

Urglewurgle · 28/08/2017 10:39

I'm sorry, my first thought was of Fungus the bogeyman.

Idratherhaveacupoftea · 28/08/2017 10:38

We've got one in the family, I love the name.

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issy2165 · 28/08/2017 10:38

Thanks for the feedback! It's a bit iconic that we have Massey ferguson tractors as well😂

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ImDoingLaundry · 28/08/2017 10:37

I wouldn't choose it myself but I do really like it Smile

pilates · 28/08/2017 10:36

Sounds good to me

TuddlesAndSisses · 28/08/2017 10:32

I know a Fergus, he has Scottish grandparents and was named with them in mind. It really suits him!

Ameliablue · 28/08/2017 10:31

A friend's son is Fergus. I kind of like it, although probably not one I'd pick myself.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 28/08/2017 10:31

It's a great name !
I don't know any boys with this name. Children will always find a way to bully, regardless of a name.

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