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Scottish boys names that aren't every second kid

165 replies

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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Gran22 · 30/01/2019 08:18

I have a nephew called Fergus (in Scotland), I really like the name.
A couple more,
Euan
Lachlan
Hew
Hector

SunnyScot89 · 30/01/2019 08:09

We have a Murdo. Currently pregnant with 2nd child, had planned Bruce or Fergus if it was a boy. Just found out it is a girl and really struggling to find a name as good as Murdo!!!

Do you have a Mc/Mac surname?

bookishtartlet · 30/01/2019 07:43

Teacher here; I love Angus, Nairn, Innes, Lachlan. none too popular here in central belt.

wizzler · 30/01/2019 07:02

I think Keir sounds great with your surname.
Is Lachlan Scottish?

flumpybear · 30/01/2019 05:22

Forbes
Campbell
Struthers
Tay
Tate
Cameron
Kier
Munro
Alistair (or with a 'd')
Stirling
Carson
Clellan
Torren
Maclean
MacLaine

QuestionableMouse · 30/01/2019 04:55

Scottish friends have just had a little boy. He's a Jamie.

MonsterKidz · 30/01/2019 04:43

What about James?

slinkysaluki · 30/01/2019 03:55

I know a Tiree after the island

TheVanguardSix · 29/01/2019 22:55

Bryce
Hew
Douglas
Graham
Gavin

I have an Alec. Smile He’s 4.

Rafabella · 29/01/2019 22:49

Stirling is nice too.

Rafabella · 29/01/2019 22:46

I think Arran or Aaron would be lovely . Would go with Brodie and Harris.

RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime · 29/01/2019 22:24

Alistair is nice Smile

3out · 29/01/2019 22:18

Grin at Gene! You can’t do that to a kid 😂

3out · 29/01/2019 22:14

I think Lachlan is what you’re looking for, it’s of the same ilk as Strachan. It would go nicely with your surname too.

cstaff · 29/01/2019 20:50

I'm irish but have a friend called Ewan. His dad is Scottish. Great name.

Ross is good too.

Nanalisa60 · 29/01/2019 20:42

Duncan
Callum
Fraiser
Ross

thaegumathteth · 29/01/2019 20:38

Ds and school friends who have nice but not popular names -

Duncan
Fraser
Lachlan
Innes
Fraser
Gregor
Cailean
Struan
Corin
Alexander
Angus

OneStepMoreFun · 29/01/2019 20:33

Love this thread. Scottish boys' names are so gorgeous.

CountFosco · 29/01/2019 20:23

or “make it Orkney” with

Magnus

No, no, no only people from Orkney and Shetland can use the name Magnus. It's getting far too popular on these boards. Unless you're happy with the nn Mansie just NO.

Love Thorfinn as well, although tell non-islanders it's the name of the deatheater HP fights in the cafe in Tottenham Court Road.

MumUnderTheMoon · 29/01/2019 20:20

Some of my favourite Scottish names for boys.
Wallace
Campbell
Lennox
Alastair
Banner

MikeUniformMike · 29/01/2019 20:06

Clyde is rather nice.

IVflytrap · 29/01/2019 19:54

Lorne
Neil / Niall - unusual on children these days.
Ranald - I met a toddler Ranald a little while ago. It suited him really well.
Thorfinn is an Orkney name I love. Just throwing it out there. Grin

Magnus sounds really good with your surname.

FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 19:24

Running Grin

margaritasbythesea · 29/01/2019 19:04

Gregor Brodie sounds good. Love Gregory.

Didyeeaye · 29/01/2019 19:00

I love Clyde as a boys name. Although, I live in Glasgow so couldn't call my child it lol My DS is Malachi it's not a Scottish name but Irish.
How about Ruan, Glen, Gordon, Lachlan, Fraser, Cailean, Dougal, Duncan, Euan,
Kyle or Lyle?

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