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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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runninginheelsisnotfun · 29/01/2019 17:32

@FurzeandHarebells I totally agree. Killed it I one fair swoop- me to DH: Strachan as in Gordon Strachan?

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MikeUniformMike · 29/01/2019 17:32

Most things go with Brodie. How about Gene?

FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 17:25

I’m not convinced that Strachan goes with your surname. And it does rather sound like a solicitors. Grin

I know a super Magnus though and that would sound great.

Bottomplasters · 29/01/2019 17:04

Douglas

Whisky2014 · 29/01/2019 17:00

I know a Cameron and he is so nice a cheeky chappy with an amazing smile

Cammie for short.

ReginaPhalange89 · 29/01/2019 16:56

I love Hamish, Angus and Murray !

Might not be your cup of tea but i know wee boys called Argyll and Oban.... Don't think they're very common ..

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 29/01/2019 16:47

Thanks all so much!
I'm loving Murdo, Monroe and Magnus they all sound like good strong men :) don't know if they go with our surname though - man this is hard.
My hubby is now saying Strachan, not sure I'm convinced 🤔

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atticuslovesscout · 29/01/2019 16:25

Nairn

Thane

encoreunefois2019 · 29/01/2019 16:22

Gregor
Stewart

jjemimapuddleduck · 29/01/2019 16:20

Somhairle/Sorley is my absolute favourite

Other favourites:-
Ruariadh
Innes
Hamish
Struan
Ramsay

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 29/01/2019 16:18

Alastair
Innes
Forbes

or “make it Orkney” with

Magnus

JarndyceVersusJarndyce · 29/01/2019 16:15

Drew
Brodie

1poppy1 · 29/01/2019 16:05

Macbeth
Keith

FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 16:03

I suppose if you had an Alisa and a Harris most people might not bat an eyelid or a Harris and a Shuna.

I think Harris and Lewis might be a step too far though. Smile

DianaBlythe · 29/01/2019 16:00

Corran? Geographical place names for both boys.

mumofbun · 29/01/2019 16:00

FurzeandHarebells

I liked the islands connection haha! I have a couple of friends who have the names of two of the islands and people hardly even realise :)

weebarra · 29/01/2019 15:54

I have an Alasdair.
He was maybe going to be Innes, Torin or Murdo.

BigGlasses · 29/01/2019 15:51

Harris and Struan would 'go' very nicely. They are a similar vibe. Struan is becoming more popular (I know 3 under 5 and I don't know that many kids) but it's still not going to be top 10 any time soon

Macaroonmayhem · 29/01/2019 15:48

Flora beat me to it to say, get the list of names registered last year and check anything you like to see how popular it was. We had a rule that if there were more than 20 registered the year before in a name we , we binned it.

Kaykay06 · 29/01/2019 15:43

I have a Cameron middle name scott
Both nice scottish names

florascotia2 · 29/01/2019 15:41

Lewis was 4th most popular baby name (boys) in 2017, I think.

Full list from Scottish Government here. Perhaps might be helpful?:
www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/names/babies-first-names/full-lists-of-babies-first-names-2010-to-2014

Thistles24 · 29/01/2019 13:52

Ross
Scott
Fraser
Gregor
Seumas
Murray
Alasdair
Stuart

FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 13:43

Or Lewis? I've never met a horrible Lewis! And it doesn't seem to be around much at the moment.

She can’t use Lewis if she already has a Harris! Grin

weegiehere · 29/01/2019 13:38

I really like Fergus. It's on my shortlist.

MikeUniformMike · 29/01/2019 13:37

Mungo.

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