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Scottish boys names that aren't every second kid

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 29/01/2019 11:43

Argh, I'm stuck and looking for some inspiration please.

I have a DS called Harris, 2 years after we named him there is a Harris every where I turn. Just found out we are having a DS2. I had my heart set on Struan but they are popping up all over the place.

We are toying over Angus and Innes but not really loving either as much.

Any thoughts? Smile

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FurzeandHarebells · 01/02/2019 06:30

Brock means badger

Nevis (in Ben Nevis) means malicious (as in Malicious Mountain.)

slinkysaluki · 01/02/2019 00:14

Brock

Sarahandduck18 · 31/01/2019 21:42

Nevis

3out · 31/01/2019 10:03

😂😂 haha!

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 31/01/2019 09:59

@3out Grin there is a wee boy in our street called Harrison his dad calls him fordy 🙈

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Pigpogtastic · 31/01/2019 09:20

Douglas Brodie sounds great.

The people suggesting Ian, seriously with the surname Brodie? Nope nope nope.

3out · 31/01/2019 08:56

OP’s DS is called Harris. Could call DS2 Ford 😂

FurzeandHarebells · 31/01/2019 08:54

I know a couple of primary aged Duncan’s Nana

It’s a great name though.

Nanalisa60 · 31/01/2019 07:53

Also instead of Harris how about Harrison

Nanalisa60 · 31/01/2019 07:49

Duncan Brodie

I bet Duncan is not a name used much in primary school now days?

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 30/01/2019 23:44

I know of 3 baby Struans and it's about the same number born as there were Zac, Conor and Josh. What bothers me more is it shot into the top 100 and will probably follow the same pattern as Harris, Alexander or Leo - right up to the top 10 in no time.

I worry t will be like Chris or Lynsey when I was growing up where you can pretty much tell someone's the age because the name was so popular at a given time.

I'm probably over thinking it, thanks hormones!! 🙈

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cinderfeckinrella · 30/01/2019 23:27

I don't think Struan is that common. Maybe I'm wrong but I work in schools in Scotland and have only met 1. It's a lovely name. If it's Murdo you like go for it. We now have 3 Lucas in our street. Not worried as they're all different ages!

wigglybeezer · 30/01/2019 23:23

I think Douglas goes with Brodie and James never goes out of fashion.

Dragonfruits · 30/01/2019 23:21

I like Kelvin. Depends where you are though, suppose you might not fancy it as much if you’re in Glasgow.

Also a few PPs said Iain which is fine on its own but Iain Brodie sounds too like Ian Brady!

Somewhereovertheroad · 30/01/2019 23:12

Neville?

Babdoc · 30/01/2019 23:09

Why not just Scott? What could be more Scottish?!

AnotherRoadsideAttraction · 30/01/2019 23:09

Angus and Hamish are my absolute favourite boys names, but Struan is a close third! Go with your heart. Seriously. Who cares about what other people name their kids!

Scattyscot · 30/01/2019 23:03

I like Innes for a boy and is Scottish

lazymare · 30/01/2019 22:52

Love Murdo. It's my DS's middle name.

BlewGoose · 30/01/2019 22:50

Logan?

singingismypassion · 30/01/2019 22:35

Sholto
Lachlan
Douglass

WaxOnFeckOff · 30/01/2019 22:12

Logan?

midsomermurderess · 30/01/2019 22:05

Or Colm. That's not that widely used.

midsomermurderess · 30/01/2019 21:56

Sorley. Munro.

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 30/01/2019 21:48

@Divgirl2 i love Fraser! But I have 2 on my side and one on DH's 🙈

Murdo isn't common here and my previous neighbour has a son called Murdo who is now 4. They moved to the next village so we only see them couple times a year. I just worry they will think we pinched their name as he is the only one for miles. I know no one owns a name but I would feel awful I think because he is the only one. Love it though, I want to use it but my morals and people pleasing are getting in the way

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