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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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mumofbun · 29/01/2019 13:24

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

mumofbun · 29/01/2019 13:22

I was just about to suggest Brodie as a first name and then saw your surname post!!

What about something like Alistair?

CountFosco · 29/01/2019 13:03

Sholto?

Elllicam · 29/01/2019 13:00

Ian? I think it’s virtually unused these days. Ian Brodie sounds nice,

Atalune · 29/01/2019 12:58

Lorcan
Laith
Walter
Dougan
Iain
Ewan

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MacarenaFerreiro · 29/01/2019 12:52

We're in Glasgow and there are lots of Scottish boys names around - kids in school include

Brodie
Angus
Euan / Ewan
Innes
Atholl
Blair
Fergus
Campbell
Cameron
Jamie
Callum
Hector
Donald
Roderick / Roddy

whiteworld · 29/01/2019 12:49

Alexander
Alec
Finlay
Hamish
Fraser
Gregor
Arran
Archie
Duncan

or have a shufty at www.scottishboysnames.co.uk/

FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 12:47

Callum does have a root in Columba too though.

BlueChampagne · 29/01/2019 12:46

Alasdair
Blain
Kenzie

FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 12:45

Ginger it’s Scottish. It comes from Gaelic meaning “disciple of St Columba”.

Scotland had 4 Kings called Malcolm.

WobbleTime · 29/01/2019 12:25

Nairn?
Munro?
Ruaridh?
Blair?

Gingerkittykat · 29/01/2019 12:23

What about Malcolm ? There aren’t enough Malcolm’s these days.

I thought Malcolm was the English version of Callum?

I lov

like Lachlan, Lewis, Bruce, Duncan and Craig.

I used to like Donald, but got a feeling it won't be popular right now. Donal is still a good name though.

OrgyofSausages · 29/01/2019 12:19

I love the names Douglas and Dougray.

comebacksoonsusan · 29/01/2019 12:17

Donal?

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 29/01/2019 12:17

Just realised I posted my full surname 🙈 talk about outing myself between that and the family names - hello neighbours/family we are having another boy Grin whoops

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comebacksoonsusan · 29/01/2019 12:15

Robert. Robbie for short?
Roderick . Roddie for short?
Murdoch/Murdo.

I'm basically thinking of my great uncles now.

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runninginheelsisnotfun · 29/01/2019 12:15

You don't realise how jaded you are by the people you met at school until you have to name a child!
I hear a name and think that's the wee boy who always had a bogey nose or used to push people at break or generally was a wee shit 🙈

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FurzeandHarebells · 29/01/2019 12:11

What about Malcolm ? There aren’t enough Malcolm’s these days.

Alternatively Craig Brodie would be lovely. Or Ian.

BagofTeeth · 29/01/2019 12:07

Took so long to post I x-posted with you. Ignore any already in the family then. Grin

BagofTeeth · 29/01/2019 12:06

Atholl
Rory
Gillan (hard G sound)
Campbell
Duncan
Fraser
Gordon
Blair
Craig
Daragh
Ewart
Graham
Irvine
Keir
Forbes
Kyle
Murray
Lachlan
Nairn
Ramsay
Ross
Stuart

BabloHoney · 29/01/2019 12:03

Ewan!!

Eminybob · 29/01/2019 12:02

X post, just seen your dog is named hamish - that might not work then!

MrsJayy · 29/01/2019 12:02

Your poor nameless child 😀 I was going to say Murray but Murray Brodie sounds like solicitors

Arkos · 29/01/2019 12:02

Depends where you live. We are rural and good Scottish boys names are common here...i can think of dougal , Angus, a few Fergus, Callum,Magnus,ruaridh, innes, Finn, finlay, Murray etc.
Loads...
I can't think I've ever come across more than one mungo so that's pretty rare

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