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Thoughts on Ewan

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17caterpillars1mouse · 06/03/2018 11:39

What are your thoughts on Ewan? How to you picture a Ewan to be? Any preference on spelling? Do you know any?

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TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 11/03/2018 02:40

Eoghan is pronounced Owen

That’s why I assumed Eoghann must be like Eoin, (also pronounced Owen). It was definitely pronounced Ewan / Euan though, by this little boy’s parents. I got corrected.

buttercup54321 · 10/03/2018 23:31

Euan.

Evan
Owen
Ian

thisismadness77 · 10/03/2018 23:30

It’s lovely.

heateallthebuns · 10/03/2018 23:27

Eoghan is pronounced Owen not Ewan.

I like Euan spelling better than Ewan but it doesn't matter which way!

Nomad86 · 10/03/2018 19:11

My nephew is a Ewan and he's one of my favourite people. Cute as a button, noisy and has pockets full of Lego.

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 08/03/2018 09:47

I also met a Eoghann (I think that was the spelling) in Edinburgh. I’m Irish and assumed it was pronounced like Eoin, but the boy’s dad corrected me.

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 08/03/2018 09:45

@beast

The two adult Euan / Ewans I know are super prissy and uncool. Also huffy and unpleasant.

I do know a toddler Euan too though and he’s very cute.

BikeRunSki · 08/03/2018 07:02

Ha ha beast one I know is a scout leader!

FairfaxAikman · 08/03/2018 06:36

@planbatman well my mate must be pronouncing his own name wrong then.

planbatman · 08/03/2018 01:15

I like it!

Eoghan is an Irish name Fairfax, it’s Anglicised to John or Owen usually. The closest English pronounciation is Owen.

BeastInView · 08/03/2018 01:09

I know loads of them. Ewans always wear fleeces and hiking boots to the pub. Never cool, always sensible.

slippermaiden · 07/03/2018 23:42

I have a Ewan, he's 10! Named primarily after Ewan McGregor. He's full of beans, has a great sense of humour and has a lot of friends Smile

Kokeshi123 · 07/03/2018 23:33

Prefer "Euan" because it avoids the "ew" (as in "yuck") spelling.

It's a nice name.

halfwitpicker · 07/03/2018 21:11

I just hear sheep.

MikeUniformMike · 07/03/2018 21:10

I like it. I don't know any but I know an Euan (Scottish) and a few Iwans (Welsh). I'd say maybe it's a bit dated in Wales.

Speedy85 · 07/03/2018 06:32

The only Ewans I have met were barristers (although this is probably to do with the company I keep). I think it’s nice and neutral. It won’t sound out of place if they end up in a high powered job but doesn’t sound ‘try hard’ like Sebastian and other posh names.

shugfish · 06/03/2018 23:24

Lovely name. It’s unusual but not too outlandish. But then i’m very biased as I have a gorgeous cheeky Ewan myself.

dancinghen · 06/03/2018 23:20

I really like it! I'd consider this name.

BigGlasses · 06/03/2018 22:46

I love the name Ewan. I think of a dark haired boy with a cheeky glint in his eye. I know several aged 45 -4. Strangely all 3 of my kids have had a Ewan /Euan in their classes at school. I don't think it is actually all that common, it just seems to crop up a lot at their school! (Central belt Scotland). I like the spelling Ewan. Ewen is more of a surname spelling. Euan always makes me thing French but I don't know why.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 06/03/2018 17:04

Wow alot of mum's with little Ewan's on mumsnet. I also saw it as a pretty uncommon name. I've never met one myself

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SaveFerris1 · 06/03/2018 14:10

I have a Ewan so obviously I love it! I prefer the spelling Ewan rather than euan, always felt it 'looked' nicer.

BabloHoney · 06/03/2018 13:57

I have a little Ewan 💙 he’s 3. We get lots of compliments on his name, we love it as it’s not too common but not too out there. And it was a good compromise on my partners name suggestion of ‘obi wan kenobi’ for a little boy 🤔😂

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 06/03/2018 13:19

Ewan McGregor probably means that spelling is more likely to be the default spelling, but I think I prefer Euan. Nice name either way.

doughnutcraver · 06/03/2018 13:01

I know a Euan, he's about 10 years old and a lovely boy.
Never heard of Ewan though

Thistlebelle · 06/03/2018 12:28

It’s not unusual in Scotland!

I personally prefer Euan but it’s a great name.