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Scottish Boys names

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redbigbananafeet · 02/01/2023 09:45

I like Gaelic names like Callan and Donal whereas OH likes strong Scotts like Jock and Hamish.

We are considering Munro which is commonly a surname but have researched that it is also a boy or girl first name.

Any thoughts, would you assume it was a family surname?

Thanks in advance.

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Nanalisa60 · 13/01/2023 19:37

Duncan
Lachlan
Harrison
Campbell

all good strong names

MrsMoastyToasty · 13/01/2023 19:25

@pairofrollerskates the alternative spelling was DH idea but I preferred the spelling used by Stirling Moss.
DH is from just outside Glasgow and I'm a Bristolian .

pairofrollerskates · 13/01/2023 19:06

MrsMoastyToasty · 12/01/2023 18:09

We considered these for our DS. We also liked the Formula One connection.

Sterling (rather than Stirling)
Murray

Accept problem with that one! In Scots. Sterling and Stirling very different. With English accent, and no post-vocalic "r", both sound the same! So, for that one, it very much depends on where you live! (also, why would you name you son after the UK currency???)

Autumnnewname · 12/01/2023 18:32

If I had another boy I would have gone for Innes, Struan or Finlay

Munro works though.

MajorCarolDanvers · 12/01/2023 18:18

Murdo

MrsMoastyToasty · 12/01/2023 18:09

We considered these for our DS. We also liked the Formula One connection.

Sterling (rather than Stirling)
Murray

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 12/01/2023 17:55

Beautiful names on this thread! Can I add Finlay?

cheapskatemum · 12/01/2023 17:51

I know a 3yo Murray, who's Scottish. I'm pretty sure he was named after Andy Murray.

Ultravox · 09/01/2023 19:04

I think Munro is better as a middle name. It just screams rampant hillwalker to me. Prefer Murdo or Murray.

Love Innes (although from my experience in England it will be assumed that it is a female name)

I like the surname as first name so I’ll throw another few into the mix:

Forbes, Grant, Reid, Stirling, Gray, Sinclair - all would make strong Scottish first names IMHO

LightHousePanda · 06/01/2023 11:40

I think it's ok and could work. I've never met one. I was also going to respond like others have and offer Murdo as a suggestion as it's a first name and similar to Munro.

MessiTheGoat · 06/01/2023 07:07

I know a lovely boy called Munro. I also know a Nairn - I am in Fife

cheapskatemum · 04/01/2023 20:22

We have a Euan & a Blair. DH is Scottish. Also considered Keir, Ewart & Struan. Had to laugh at Lorne as I love it in a full Scottish breakfast! Munro is nice as well though.

fidgetcube · 04/01/2023 19:32

I love a good scottish name.
My favourite is Sorley but whenever I bring it up its pushed down. Not that Im having a baby anytime soon.
I also love Fearghas/Fergus and Gregor.

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redbigbananafeet · 03/01/2023 10:49

midsomermurderess · 02/01/2023 16:43

I know a Munro, from Perthshire. He’s a lovely chap and I love the name. I like Innes too, and Alastair. I also have a bit of a soft spot for Sorley, by some accounts from Somhairle which in Gaelic means ‘summer wanderer’.

Oh those are lovely names. Innes is a cool idea, and his dad's favourite beer! The name Munro makes me think of a gentle but protective type of man, loyal, so I'm glad to hear that everyone who knows a Munro thinks fondly of them Smile

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midsomermurderess · 02/01/2023 16:43

I know a Munro, from Perthshire. He’s a lovely chap and I love the name. I like Innes too, and Alastair. I also have a bit of a soft spot for Sorley, by some accounts from Somhairle which in Gaelic means ‘summer wanderer’.

Luredbyapomegranate · 02/01/2023 16:26

Kester
Gillies
Innes
Lorne
Douglas
Alistair
Alexander nn Sandy

are all great names IMO

Murdo also

Luredbyapomegranate · 02/01/2023 16:23

I’d assume you were really into hiking

It’s not terrible, but better as a middle name

Tauranga · 02/01/2023 15:53

What about Murdo?

custardbear · 02/01/2023 15:52

I like Munro, we had it on our list as wanted a Scottish boys name.

Abhannmor · 02/01/2023 15:28

Murdo is definitely a first name which is similar to Munro.
Hamish is a Gaelic name essentially. The vocative form of Séamus/ Seumas.

What about Craig or Kyle? Duncan?

Rab maybe. Hard to think of exclusively lowland names !

Hugasauras · 02/01/2023 15:22

I know a couple of young Munros, I think it's a nice name. Innes? Fraser? Calder?

YodaBabe · 02/01/2023 15:20

I have a ds called hamish and I love it. Took ages to find a name that fit him.

He has a friend called Ramsay after the clan Ramsay which I think is lovely.

pairofrollerskates · 02/01/2023 15:15

As@ditalini says ...
Campbell
Murray
Menzies (pronounced "Mingus")
Mackenzie
Hunter
Munro

I know a Forres and a Camus (local place names)

I really like the names of the Big Boy Cousins from the Katie Morag books-
Jamie, Dougal (there are various, less anglicised, spellings eg Dughall, Dugald), Hector, Archie and Murdo Iain

ditalini · 02/01/2023 14:09

As pp has already said, surnames for first names is very common in Scotland (traditionally often from mother's family). A lot of common Scottish first names are originally surnames.

Awumminnscotland · 02/01/2023 13:48

Munro has been my favourite boys name for years. Not sure why it's not been popular before now. Don't think anyone would bat an eyelid about it. It's a lovely strong name, could be for either sex in my opinion.