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Stirling?

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GemmeFatale · 05/02/2019 19:45

We’re considering Stirling as a name for our boy when he arrives. Would love some anonymous opinions on it.

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FruminousBandersnatch · 09/02/2019 09:21

I love it.

Avoiding it due to a possibly nickname doesn’t make sense - nicknames never go the way you expect!

MelinaM · 09/02/2019 09:17

Stirling, it’s a nice name but just don’t see it working school wise / nicknames etc... unless you’re sending the child to private school like the minibunz has said.

Why not use it as a middle name.

SumAndSubstance · 08/02/2019 12:42

Stirling Moss for me too! I quite like it, actually, yes.

ChaosMoon · 07/02/2019 12:33

Stirling Archer! Do it! Or maybe don't. I love the series but maybe he's not the best namesake. 😂

Alyx80 · 06/02/2019 22:41

Love it!

Nixen · 06/02/2019 22:40

Shite city in Scotland. I wouldn’t

cowchickenduckdog · 06/02/2019 12:40

I have a pony called Stirling and we find it hard to say and sound affectionate. Plus shortening it isn't easy. So we find it's a nice name but quite cold and harsh if that makes sense? - the poor thing is called Donkey now as he acts like one lol xx

florascotia2 · 06/02/2019 11:20

Please can I ask, where are you getting the idea that 'Stirling' is German?

Sterling - with an e - is derived from an Anglo-Saxon (Germanic language) word meaning 'little star'.

But Stirling - with an i - is a word of unknown origin, recorded in early Scots and in Gaelic. Some say it means 'place of battle', others that it means a chief's dwelling and yet others that it is based on an old word for water.

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explodingkitten · 05/02/2019 22:19

My first thought was Sterling Silver (yes I know it's spelled differently). However, if that doesn't bother you then go for it.

Redact · 05/02/2019 22:10

I absolutely love it! You should go for it.

WaitroseCoffeeCostaCup · 05/02/2019 22:02

I love it!

VenusClapTrap · 05/02/2019 22:02

Yeah. I have a friend who called her son Lucas, and then moved to Cabo San Lucas. Awkward.

MissMoodyMoo · 05/02/2019 21:38

I really like it!!

But not if your going to move back to the city. That's like calling him Glasgow or London then moving to the city

Sophronia · 05/02/2019 21:28

I like it.

Bumblebeesmum · 05/02/2019 21:20

It’s awful. Just sounds like currency which is somewhat peculiar for a child.

Jsmith99 · 05/02/2019 21:08

Stirling is a great name. Go for it!

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GemmeFatale · 05/02/2019 21:05

I should clarify Stirling is a ‘real’ name. German in origin (my paternal family would be delighted if only any of them were still alive to know). So not particularly like using Glasgow; but not unlike using Lewis, Harris, Adelaide, Alexandria or other names that are also places.

Shadow - I’ve wondered the same thing about it being shortened. Especially as my family all use diminutives

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 05/02/2019 20:30

jilted that would be Sterling

Oh yeah. It seems what little spelling ability I had has decided to fly out of the window and desert me.

I'll get me coat...Grin

Namelesswonder · 05/02/2019 20:27

Sorry, Stirling to me is a place so as a name it’s too try hard. Might as well call them Glasgow!

Shadow1234 · 05/02/2019 20:23

I really like it. My only concern would be the name getting shortened by other children at school - would it become Stir or Stirl? This is the only thing that would make me think twice. (but the full name is lovely).

ColdCottage · 05/02/2019 20:14

Maybe if you were American you'd get away with it. I'm not a fan. Sorry.

MissLadyM · 05/02/2019 20:13

Love it! There's an actress called Stirling Gallagher & I always lived her name

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GemmeFatale · 05/02/2019 20:11

Museumum England based for the moment. Strangely I floated Harris weeks ago but DH vetoed it. Maybe I just have a fondness for Scottish place names?

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JustLurkingAway · 05/02/2019 20:07

Stirling Moss!

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