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Adair

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rattlinbog · 10/02/2023 21:27

When we were expecting DS 3 years ago I floated the name Adair on here and many people said it reminded them of a particular Johnny who isn't necessarily what we'd want.
We absolutely love the name and are considering it for DS2. DH is Scottish and I'm half-Scottish. It's the Scottish form of Edgar. Could I have your thoughts?

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StarsSand · 11/02/2023 02:54

Adair is the name of a massive linen and home wears chain in Australia.

Mysmallgarden · 11/02/2023 02:26

It makes me think of the song 'Robin Adait' but I really like it.

Offleyhoo · 11/02/2023 02:21

Red Adair for me too, which is not a bad thing. Having said that I can't imagine calling a toddler Adair.

Eyerollcentral · 11/02/2023 02:17

ParentsTrapped · 10/02/2023 22:08

Sorry, it’s Mad Dog for me. And for everyone from NI I imagine. Which probably isn’t a problem unless you live there!

Me too. And imagine some people in Scotland too. And I don’t know if it’s the mad dog connection that makes me think this but it’s really not a nice sounding name to me. Definite no.

LadyJ2023 · 11/02/2023 02:14

I dont like it at all. Nothing Scottish about it either. Sorry but I instantly thought it wasn't a British name tbh

Hoistupthemainsail · 11/02/2023 01:41

Don't really like it - it's the name of a homeware store chain in Australia!

DPotter · 11/02/2023 01:32

I don't usually like surnames as first names - but this one I like!

RJnomore1 · 11/02/2023 01:30

I’m Scottish, mad dog lives not far from me, and I never thought of it. I love it actually.

FadoFado · 11/02/2023 01:28

and Mad Dog Adair

FadoFado · 11/02/2023 01:28

Reminds me of the village in Ireland called Adare.

SenecaFallsRedux · 11/02/2023 01:26

I know two in the US, both women, and for one it was her mother's birth surname.

CallieQ · 11/02/2023 01:14

Sounds like an airline

octoberfarm · 11/02/2023 00:53

I absolutely love it. Such a strong and beautiful name.

GetDownkeith · 11/02/2023 00:33

I've met two Scottish Adairs in my life and liked them both very much.
I actually love it.

theyoungishman · 11/02/2023 00:19

It's quite a popular shop in Australia, selling bedding and soft furnishings

KnickerlessParsons · 11/02/2023 00:10

Makes me think of Red Adair who used to put out fires in oil wells.

Ifulikepinacoladas · 11/02/2023 00:06

@rattlinbog he was! 😊

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rattlinbog · 10/02/2023 23:07

@Ifulikepinacoladas 😁 at least he's a goody!

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Ifulikepinacoladas · 10/02/2023 22:47

My first thought was Red Adair, the guy that was famous for putting out oil rig fires (why my brain retains that info....)
I like it😊

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rattlinbog · 10/02/2023 22:43

PacificallyRequested · 10/02/2023 22:20

I'm Scottish and have never known or even heard of anyone called Adair. Sounds like "a dare" as in doing it for a dare, there are way nicer Scottish names out there.

It is definitely very unusual and often a surname, that is true. But I do know a Scot with first name Adair.

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Nimbostratus100 · 10/02/2023 22:42

love it

Luredbyapomegranate · 10/02/2023 22:39

It’s a bit awkward to say.

I like Alistair though.

Viviennemary · 10/02/2023 22:31

I dont like it very much. Its just not a very attractive sounding name IMHO

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rattlinbog · 10/02/2023 22:27

Pipsquiggle · 10/02/2023 22:25

It's OK, slightly pretentious but OK.

I am guessing it goes with your surname.

Yes it does 😊 interesting as usually hate pretentious names!

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Babyenroute · 10/02/2023 22:27

Love it ! It is on my list if I have a second boy (I am Scottish)

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