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Anson for a boy

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PhenomenalCucumber · 07/01/2025 17:08

What are your thoughts on Anson for a baby boy?

I have previously only known it as a surname but I was reviewing historic files at work today at saw it as a first name - and I love it!!

My only reservation is that it might be too similar to Hanson (a la MmmBop) and I would prefer a Scottish name.

DH and I have just started TTC so I’m going to add it to my names note 🤞🏼

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Calliopespa · 19/05/2026 21:47

Yes, I agree with the posters suggesting Ansel. Or even Anselm.

But I think Anson sounds a bit like "ants in yer pants."

bridgetreilly · 19/05/2026 21:17

Round here it’s definitely a surname, belonging to Lord Lichfield and his family.

Giraffehaver · 18/05/2026 22:42

Anson is fine but my favourite is Lawrie

XMissPlacedX · 18/05/2026 20:43

Sounds like a mix between arson and Hanson (mmbop), sorry. Lots of other lovely names around.

BigCheeseWheel · 18/05/2026 18:25

I went to uni with an Anson. Nice boy.

AniahJeremiah · 18/05/2026 18:13

Erm... No

beeautifullif3 · 18/05/2026 18:12

Sounds like hemorrhoid cream 🤦‍♀️

tartyflette · 18/05/2026 18:10

DogInATent · 07/01/2025 17:13

Avro?

I think that's the name of an old type of airplane. Eg like Comet.

midlifeattheoasis · 18/05/2026 18:05

that is such an awful name

tartyflette · 18/05/2026 16:53

I actually knew an Anson, many moons ago at university. Nice chap, nice name.
Apparently he was named after an Admiral Anson.

emeraldrainbow · 18/05/2026 16:50

PhenomenalCucumber · 07/01/2025 17:08

What are your thoughts on Anson for a baby boy?

I have previously only known it as a surname but I was reviewing historic files at work today at saw it as a first name - and I love it!!

My only reservation is that it might be too similar to Hanson (a la MmmBop) and I would prefer a Scottish name.

DH and I have just started TTC so I’m going to add it to my names note 🤞🏼

Very interested to know, what name did you choose?

MauveVelcro · 08/01/2025 15:17

It's only one sloppily written 'n' away from Arson.

This is bound to happen at some point.

EcruCardigan · 08/01/2025 15:14

you could spell it Ansen if you want people to think you can't spell.

timoteigirl · 08/01/2025 13:59

My first thought is a type with first letter missing. Anselm?
Jensen
Nelson
Ethan Jason

user2848502016 · 08/01/2025 10:11

I quite like Anson, you could spell it Ansen if you didn't want people to think Arson!!

I prefer it to Ansel, that just makes me think Hansel and Gretel

Lawrie is my favourite from your list though

sel2223 · 08/01/2025 09:52

I'm another that misread it as Arson, sorry!

mathanxiety · 08/01/2025 04:09

PhenomenalCucumber · 07/01/2025 17:21

Hahaha, Arson never actually occurred to me

My favourites for the hypothetical babe are (in order) Sorley, Lawrie, Seoras, and Innes.

Though I expect they will also be unpopular on here.

They're all fantastic, Sorley and Lawrie in particular.

Anson is not.

Would you consider Ansel or Anselm?

Andoutcomethewolves · 08/01/2025 03:38

Not keen. It has vibes of the Hanson brothers or Hansel from zoolander

Candy24 · 07/01/2025 23:28

I thought it said Arson first time I saw it. I had to reread it. Take from that what you will.

ThatsWhatImTalkinAbout · 07/01/2025 23:27

Sn000w · 07/01/2025 17:13

I misread it as Arson.. Hamish is a nice Scottish name or Fraser

So did I…

RuthW · 07/01/2025 22:07

I read it as Arson.

EcruCardigan · 07/01/2025 20:45

PhenomenalCucumber · 07/01/2025 20:04

What does that mean?

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It probably means you are trying too find something different from the names are in use, but have suggested something that seems too different.

shoopshoopdedoo · 07/01/2025 20:19

Mylittlebobble · 07/01/2025 17:13

Misread it as Arson but I might be on my own there.

You’re not 😂

ETA: I should have read the thread before replying! Anyway, I don’t like Anson as a name - once lived near an Anson Street so it doesn’t feel like the name of a person to me. Love your alternative suggestion of Lawrie.