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Struan

37 replies

Froginthehole · 07/09/2017 13:19

What do you think of the name Struan for a boy? I believe it's a Scottish name that means stream. We aren't Scottish - would it be weird to use it?

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MrsJayy · 07/09/2017 14:43

It is pronounced Strew-an maybe Struans mum can clarify ☺

MrsJayy · 07/09/2017 14:38

Oh that is tricky it is very scottish I wouldn't, im scottish btw and some names cross over but I don't think Struan does i think itis a pronounciation thing.

TheScottishPlay · 07/09/2017 14:34

Lovely name. If you like it for it's sound, meaning etc then use it.

heebiejeebie · 07/09/2017 14:31

Is it pronounced Ike straw or stew?

Fabellini · 07/09/2017 14:30

I have a Struan, so obviously I'm biased. We're very Scottish though! Smile

Dumdedumdum · 07/09/2017 14:28

I think you'd need to make up a back story about why you chose it! Other than that, it's a nice name.

euanthesheepiloveyou · 07/09/2017 14:27

I like it a lot but wouldn't use it as I have no Scottish connections or heritage. People will.assume you do, but if you don't mind this then yes, go for it, it's great.

saritah · 07/09/2017 13:53

Personally, if you don't have any Scottish connections (you're bound to be asked a lot) I'd avoid it. It looks like a misspelling of Stuart and Euan mashed together!

weebarra · 07/09/2017 13:33

It's what I would have called DD is she'd been a boy. I know a couple, we are in Scotland though. I think it's fine to use it - can't imagine it in an English accent though.

sonlypuppyfat · 07/09/2017 13:29

As a mum to a child with an oddly spelt welsh name go for it, at least he'll stand out amongst the archies and alfies

nodogsinthebedroom · 07/09/2017 13:26

It's a lovely name. Personally I wouldn't use a name that was strongly associated with a country I have no connection with, but I wouldn't say it's "weird". Do you feel confident pronouncing it (I don't!).

SeaSeeker · 07/09/2017 13:21

It's lovely, I know a couple of little Struans