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Sebastian vs Fergus

48 replies

scrappysquirrel · 15/02/2018 13:34

Opinions and thoughts please!

Nn for Sebastian would be Seb, Bass, Sebby

Nn for Fergus would be Fergs, Gus, Fergie

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OutyMcOutface · 15/02/2018 17:34

I like Sebastian but it always makes me think of brideshead which then makes me sad.

MikeUniformMike · 15/02/2018 17:32

Not yet.

Jammycustard · 15/02/2018 17:28

I’m a teacher, never encountered this ‘downmarket’ wave of Sebastians.

Think you’ll be safe OP

MikeUniformMike · 15/02/2018 16:48

I know a few Jasons. The older ones were privately educated, the younger ones from the rough housing estate.
The same is happening with the name Sebastian.
I'd go for Ferdy.

Threeandabit · 15/02/2018 16:40

I really like both.

I will also suggest Ferdinand nn Ferdie.

MikeUniformMike · 15/02/2018 16:38

Oh, how you mock. Mark my words, teachers will be on here saying just this before you know it. You might as well call your little Finn or Sebastian Jaiden.

twinjocks · 15/02/2018 16:31

Those names couldn't be more different, OP - one being traditionally upper middle class English and the other firmly rural Irish/Scottish. I guess it depends what the surname is - Sebastian Murphy would sound daft and so would Fergus Wedgwood-Smythe, however the other way round either might work!

Jammycustard · 15/02/2018 16:14

‘Downmarket’ Grin

TulipsInABlueVase · 15/02/2018 15:06

How in any way is Sebastian a 'downmarket name'?

Sebastian 100% but I don't like Bass.

Fergus is awful. And Fergie is feminine-sounding.

DiegoMadonna · 15/02/2018 14:44

Sebastian.

I can't stand Fergus.

MikeUniformMike · 15/02/2018 14:37

Fergus. Sebastian is now a bit of a downmarket name.

HuskyMcClusky · 15/02/2018 14:34

Fergus.

I can’t stand Sebastian.

glitterbiscuits · 15/02/2018 14:30

I’m not responsible for that apostrophe!

glitterbiscuits · 15/02/2018 14:30

Fergus. I know 2 Sebastian’s. Both hard work. Little monsters.

Sophronia · 15/02/2018 14:20

Fergus

pipilangstrumpf · 15/02/2018 14:19

Fergus!

Don't like the nicknames Seb, Sebby or Basty at all

Frazzled2207 · 15/02/2018 14:04

Definitely Sebastian.
We have a lovely Seb/Sebby next door.

OhBergine · 15/02/2018 14:00

Sebastian definitely.

MotherofKitties · 15/02/2018 13:54

Sebastian

AdaColeman · 15/02/2018 13:50

Sebastian!
The Sebastian I know was called Basti when he was little, so sweet!

Geronimooooo · 15/02/2018 13:48

Both awful but probably Sebastian

Jammycustard · 15/02/2018 13:47

Fergus.

PugDoug · 15/02/2018 13:39

I like both. Not a fan of Bass nickname but rest great.
Assume both fit with your surname and you've checked initials.
Would there be middle name(s)?

I'd probably pick Sebastian if I had to choose one.

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