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Brodie for a boy? (Scotland)

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Mountaina · 20/08/2023 10:21

We like the name Brodie. It's a Scottish name meaning 'little ridge' I believe.

We are Scottish, living in Scotland, and I'm hearing this name more often.

Any opinions on it, is it too popular?

Also thoughts on our other names would be a huge help too...

Brodie (both like)
Luke (I like)
Fergus (DH likes)
Zachary (both like, worried its a bit long though)

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Coronationstation · 21/08/2023 15:52

Also in Scotland and I've come across a couple (all boys), but my most loved Brodie is a border terrier! I really like Fergus though and Luke is a classic under-used name.

Bluedaisydress · 21/08/2023 10:37

Brodie is a lovely name. Albeit common. I know quite a few. From Scotland to Cornwall

AutumnIsMyFriend · 21/08/2023 10:34

From your list Brodie is amazing, Fergus very good, Luke and Zachary are nice but a very different feel.

HeyYouWithTheSadFace · 21/08/2023 10:33

Yeah, I'm happy with it. I'm a teacher and there are no Brodies in my whole school either. I know it is rising in popularity though.

HeyYouWithTheSadFace · 21/08/2023 10:32

DaddyPigMustDie · 21/08/2023 09:59

I've found that there are also a zillion dogs called Brodie up here

We didn't get another boy to use it on so I think we would use it for our next pet too 😻

My Brodie is a girl! 😂

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Mountaina · 21/08/2023 10:30

@HeyYouWithTheSadFace now you mention it, I have heard of a few Brodie dogs!

Are you still happy you picked Brodie though?

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DaddyPigMustDie · 21/08/2023 09:59

I've found that there are also a zillion dogs called Brodie up here

We didn't get another boy to use it on so I think we would use it for our next pet too 😻

RestingMurderousFace · 21/08/2023 09:07

Brodie is the best name I’ve heard in ages!

HeyYouWithTheSadFace · 21/08/2023 09:03

I have a child called Brodie. I'm in Scotland too

I've found that there are also a zillion dogs called Brodie up here 🤦🏽‍♀️

Shopper727 · 21/08/2023 08:50

Brodie is nice
Fergus is awful I don’t like it at all sorry

IHateWasps · 21/08/2023 08:44

I know a few Brodies but I find it to be a very unattractive name. It has an unpleasant sound. It's much better than Fergus though. Luke and Zachary are nice.

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Mountaina · 21/08/2023 08:18

@DaddyPigMustDie yes, I agree! I think some people wrongly associate 'surname' first names as 'too American' or 'faddy'. However, in Scotland, a surname for a first name is a very traditional choice!

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villamariavintrapp · 21/08/2023 07:57

It is quite popular, I know about 3 or 4 currently in nursery-in Scotland though. I thought it meant second son. Nice enough.

DaddyPigMustDie · 21/08/2023 07:28

Brodie is OK, but it’s part of the Marley / Harley / Kenzie school of naming which is getting v popular and I think might become the Jayden / Kayden of the next decade, so you might live to regret that

It really isn't.

It's much more in the Harris, Nairn, Kerr, Kier etc vein in my experience. Surnames have always been used as boys names in Scotland, and the popularity of this is strong at the moment. It's no bad thing, I really like that style and particularly like Brodie.

mintich · 21/08/2023 07:16

Scottish too! I love Fergus and like Brodie our of your list

user1492757084 · 21/08/2023 04:52

I love Fergus.
Brodie is nice too.

Others you might both appreciate ..
Geordie
Angus
Colin
Rohan
Dougal
Rourke
Roderick

RitzyMcFitzy · 21/08/2023 00:16

Drazik??!!

wtf

someone's still re-watching Heartbreak high.

Theoldwoman · 21/08/2023 00:09

Plenty of Brodies about. Not a fan, also not a fan of anything similar like Bodie, Cody, Cobey etc.

I love Luke and Zachary is cool too!

Suggestions:

Angus
Rex
Drazik
Wade
Trey
Kurt
Trent
Corey

RitzyMcFitzy · 20/08/2023 23:42

Brodie makes me think of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and I didn't enjoy the book.

I am lolling.

thaegumathteth · 20/08/2023 23:11

I know loads of brodies my kid's ages (teens) . I really like it though.

Wbeezer · 20/08/2023 23:09

I like Fergus, more timeless and a bit less " fashionable".

Clefable · 20/08/2023 23:07

There are lots of nice Scottish names for boys. Calder, Fergus, Fraser, Cairn, Blair, Logan. Maybe Douglas is due a resurgence!

2chocolateoranges · 20/08/2023 23:06

We have a 23 yr old Brodie! I still love his name.

only know of 4 Brodies in total. Ours , a 17yr old , a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old.

Clefable · 20/08/2023 23:04

It's quite popular here. There are two at nursery and I can think of two other baby Brodies. It's a nice name though!

MamaToAliandHar · 20/08/2023 23:03

Brodie is lovely