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Scottish boy shortlist

69 replies

scotsmumof1 · 12/01/2018 18:34

I'm 38 weeks and we're still to decide on a name from our list. We love all of them so just want honest opinions on what you think of (if anything) when you hear them! Any suggestions are welcome and bonus points for cute nicknames!
Cairn
Conall
Dougal nn. Dougie
Fraser
Lachlan nn. Lockie
Struan

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CormoranStrike · 14/01/2018 10:23

I love Struan, but outwith your list would add Magnus, Munro, Fergus and Finlay.

My favourite Scottish boy’s name used to be Donald; gone off it for some reason! Grin

PinkFlamingo888 · 14/01/2018 09:44

I love Dougal! Dougie is a really cute nickname too

FlawlessFuckup · 13/01/2018 21:03

Thorfinn

KeepCalm · 13/01/2018 20:04

Nairn instead of Cairn?
Ramsay
Hugo
Hector
Malcolm
Archie
Fionn (pn Fin)
Fergus

midsomermurderess · 13/01/2018 20:01

Innes; Munro.

MurraysMummy · 13/01/2018 16:51

I like Lachlan the best from your list.. My son is called Murray obv Scottish.. I am pregnant with my 2nd and thinking of Finlay or Keir .. :)

SuperBeagle · 13/01/2018 01:14

Lachlan (Lachy) is so bloody common (not "low class" common, just popular) in Australia and has been for decades. I know more than I can count.

Love Fraser. Love Douglas, but not Dougall, which sounds like the sort of name my beagle would suit.

Like Hamish also, but again, it's so popular here in Australia, you can't swing a cat without hitting one.

rocky4 · 13/01/2018 00:17

Rowan
Farron

rainbowstardrops · 12/01/2018 23:30

I really like Arran. Looks and sounds nice

Sevendown · 12/01/2018 23:14

I like Cairn.

The meaning is better than a lot of name meanings!

What about

Gordon nn Gordy
James nn Jimmy
Douglas nn dougie
Andrew nn drew
Lewis nn Louie
Harris nn harry
Skye/Skyler
Glen
Clyde
Nevis
Arran
Argyle/Argyll
Mungo
Munro
Murdo
Magnus
Murray
Ross
Mackenzie
Campbell
Crawford
Gregor
Donald
Robert

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scotsmumof1 · 12/01/2018 23:01

Have never considered Arran (not a fan of the Aaron spelling), but that really is lovely. Plus my late grandma used to knit beautiful Arran jumpers so would be nod to her too..

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FreddieClaryHorshieLion · 12/01/2018 22:55

Fraser. Lachlan and Dougal are also great. :)

I also like Magnus, Cormag, Alec and Arran.

Gemz1806 · 12/01/2018 22:50

We have a Ruairidh! Was nervous for the same reasons as you, but FB is a wonderfully thing to help folk make sure they spell it right. I love it now! I did love Cairn more, it was my favourite but DH said no!! He is deffo a Ruairidh! Plus his pal is called Cairn so it was meant to be!GrinGrin

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 12/01/2018 22:43

Love Fraser, Struan and Conall.
Cairn reminds me of my old dog, Cairn Terrier.

BikeRunSki · 12/01/2018 22:26

Love Fraser from your list, also Angus. Am suggesting Fergus.

Allthecake · 12/01/2018 22:24

How about Nairn instead of Cairn? Arran is lovely too.

Strokethefurrywall · 12/01/2018 21:07

DS2 was almost a Lachlan, he became a Sullivan instead.

DH is Fraser. My vote is obviously Fraser or Lachlan - can't go wrong with either, although Lachlan is picking up in popularity I think.

1haudyerwheesht · 12/01/2018 20:29

Cairn is a Scottish dog breed. Toto from the wizard of oz was a Cairn Terrier.

I love Struan. What about Euan or Harris?

daisypond · 12/01/2018 20:11

I like Fraser and Dougal - haven't heard of a Dougal for ages. Donald?

daydreambelieving · 12/01/2018 20:08

I like Fraser from your list. And throwing in Harris.

ChocolateCrunch · 12/01/2018 20:05

From your list, I like Fraser. Other names I like are Hamish and Angus.

n0ne · 12/01/2018 19:38

Love Struan

WaxOnFeckOff · 12/01/2018 19:25

DS1 was almost Blaven after the mountain in Skye but we weren't brave enough .

WaxOnFeckOff · 12/01/2018 19:25

Poor thing didn't have a name for a week and a half. Desperate times and all that... :o

angelopal · 12/01/2018 19:15

Lachlan is nice.

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