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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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Pipsquiggle · 10/02/2023 22:25

It's OK, slightly pretentious but OK.

I am guessing it goes with your surname.

Starllight · 10/02/2023 22:21

I’m Scottish and never heard of this name. Only ever as a last name (someone English).

Rhymes with affair, that was the first thing I thought when I read it

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.

Jdjdntbhh · 10/02/2023 22:16

It’s lovely

i love A strong Scottish name

Jojobees · 10/02/2023 22:09

It’s my surname so not one I’d use🤣

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!

ApolloandDaphne · 10/02/2023 22:00

I've known a few men called Dair. Adair works too. I like it.

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rattlinbog · 10/02/2023 21:43

Thanks everyone 😊

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Laquila · 10/02/2023 21:37

Love it, also like Innes and Gregor.

tothesea · 10/02/2023 21:35

I think it’s lovely and would definitely have considered it for a name.

myveryownelectrickitten · 10/02/2023 21:32

MrsBunnyEars · 10/02/2023 21:30

I like it. Makes me think of Adair Turner (only time I’ve encountered it) but that’s probably very niche!

I also like Alastair but Adair thing avoids all the spelling issues.

I like it. I used to work for Adair Turner many moons ago, so it makes me think of him too @MrsBunnyEars ! But a classic, yet unusual, lovely sounding name.

LilLilLi · 10/02/2023 21:32

I don’t like it, but only because I know a family with Adair as their surname so I associate it with a second name rather than a first name.

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rattlinbog · 10/02/2023 21:31

@Ihatethenewlook no but it's very phonetic

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Ihatethenewlook · 10/02/2023 21:30

I’m not keen. It does sound like a brand name of something. Is he being brought up in Scotland? My eldest is Welsh and I unfortunately picked a name that I wouldn’t have picked if I’d have known I was going to end up raising her in England. The actual name is fine in my case, but not the Welsh spelling.

MrsBunnyEars · 10/02/2023 21:30

I like it. Makes me think of Adair Turner (only time I’ve encountered it) but that’s probably very niche!

I also like Alastair but Adair thing avoids all the spelling issues.

Celeryfavour · 10/02/2023 21:28

Love it, it was on my list but I had girls!

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