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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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Yutes · 30/01/2019 21:37

I like Innes or Menzie (pronounced Mingus). I know lots of little boys named Struan.

Oh. Sorley is nice but maybe to “y”

Glad you seem sorted though OP

Divgirl2 · 30/01/2019 21:33

Fraser is a great name and I haven't met a single one this year (unlike Finn - I've met about 11 now). I love Struan, it was on my shortlist (went with Ruauridh in the end).
I think you've got a similar issue to me where any first names that are also surnames (eg Cameron) sound like a solicitors firm when put with your surname because your surname is also a first name - if that makes sense.
Murdo/Murdoch is a beautiful name, it sounds very strong. You could imagine Murdo Brodie as one of the Scotland rugby team.

Chocolatedeficitdisorder · 30/01/2019 21:32

Hmm Atholl Brodie wouldn't really work after all. There's a dish called Atholl Brose, it would be quite confusing!

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 30/01/2019 21:31

Titus Brodie - now there is a name 😂

So many good suggestions thank you. We have such a big family and it's mostly boys so all the 'good' ones have been pinched!

Reckon I have a few now to choose from and my list has went from 2 to 5 - Thank you!!

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Chocolatedeficitdisorder · 30/01/2019 21:17

My top choice would be Keir, followed closely by Atholl. I knew both when I was at school and they were both really kind boys.

Mind you, there was also a Titus and a Gulliver in my Scottish state school class!

IsabelleSE19 · 30/01/2019 21:13

Cameron
Lennox
Keir

3out · 30/01/2019 21:03

Minto?

lazymare · 30/01/2019 20:53

Oops posted too soon. I like Fergus.

lazymare · 30/01/2019 20:52

Hmm. My kids have a v Scottish surname so we avoided Scottish first names.

Urbanvoltaire · 30/01/2019 20:49

Lewis
Arran
Scott
Andrew
Craig
Angus
Gregor
Lachlan

BrexitBingoGenerator · 30/01/2019 20:36

I have a Rory- I still love that name beyond words.

My other ones that were vetoed were:

Mungo
Fergus
Gregor
Artair
Alasdhair (not sure if that’s quite the right spelling but I did love that it had a ‘h’ in it!

beanaseireann · 30/01/2019 20:34

I love Rory

slinkysaluki · 30/01/2019 20:29

Gray ?

3out · 30/01/2019 20:06

(I do like it though)

3out · 30/01/2019 20:06

Is Torin Scottish?

Pancakepoop · 30/01/2019 20:02

Torin

3out · 30/01/2019 19:52

Is Hew not Welsh? I like Hugh though.

SuperMam123 · 30/01/2019 19:33

Innes is a lovely name!

WaxOnFeckOff · 30/01/2019 19:05

You could go a bit retro/traditional:

Robert
Iain
Andrew
Ross
Craig
Kenneth
Murdo
Neil
Stewart
Alister
Duncan

or, I haven't heard of a little Grant for a long time.

Place names?

Nairn
Moray/Murray
Lorne
Blaven

Moir

encoreunefois2019 · 30/01/2019 18:45

Oh, I like Ramsey!

Nanalisa60 · 30/01/2019 18:26

There are So many lovely Scottish boys names!! Sometimes u just look at your baby and if you have a short list you just know what one to pick for that baby!! Good luck!!

KeepCalm · 30/01/2019 13:43

Ramsay

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 30/01/2019 09:09

Lachlan
Morgan
Hamish
Brody
Callum
Clyde
Corey
Fergus
Finlay
Fyfe / Fife
Henry
Hector
James / Jamie
Lennox
Ludo
Mathe
Sholto
Sandy (Alexander)
Tomas

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 30/01/2019 08:55

@SunnyScot89 congratulations!
My girls list for what it's worth was:
Erin
Mirin
Mara
Fallon

In my heart I know we would have ended up with an Erin Smile

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Silkie2 · 30/01/2019 08:21

'The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century. '

Colin Brodie

Prrfect👍

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