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Brother for Alasdair and Ruairidh

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Namingbaba · 23/01/2026 20:33

Any suggestions? We’re in Scotland. Both names are obviously Scottish but not stuck to it being Scottish but obviously still want it to work together and not stick out. Have been considering Fraser but not sure. Also like James and Samuel.

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HugoYorway · 24/01/2026 01:59

Minging! Grin
(My mind works differently, but you've put me off Innes)
Compost isn't minging but...

Digglesthedog · 24/01/2026 01:58

HugoYorway · 24/01/2026 01:51

But Ming is so cool. (not sure if you're aware but it's Mingis ˈmɪŋɪs; like Menzies Campbell)

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I am aware how it is said 😊 still think it's a terrible sounding name 😂 reminds me of people saying oh that's minging 😂

Digglesthedog · 24/01/2026 01:57

Sorley
Iain
Angus
Euan/Ewan
Gregor
Craig
Struan
Innes

HugoYorway · 24/01/2026 01:51

Digglesthedog · 24/01/2026 01:49

Please don't call your child Menzies 😂

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But Ming is so cool. (not sure if you're aware but it's Mingis ˈmɪŋɪs; like Menzies Campbell)

Ozmumofboys3 · 24/01/2026 01:50

Was going to suggest Fraser!

Digglesthedog · 24/01/2026 01:49

HugoYorway · 23/01/2026 23:11

Menzies. Ming the Merciless.

Please don't call your child Menzies 😂

Lancrelady80 · 24/01/2026 01:30

Cameron

SnowFrogJelly · 24/01/2026 01:20

Finlay Lachlan Logan

Connemaraa · 24/01/2026 00:51

Forbes
Wallace
Dougray

OSTMusTisNT · 24/01/2026 00:39

Brodie
Andrew
James
Fergus
Finlay
Blair

Snugglemonkey · 24/01/2026 00:37

James is lovely. As is Fraser. Though I really, really love Struan.

Dixierun · 24/01/2026 00:35

Bob

NameIDK · 24/01/2026 00:32

Cameron

It goes well and is a similar longer name (that can be shortened if you wish)
How does it sound with your surname? And any middle names? You don’t need to answer that…just might help you decide.

Planningthenextholiday · 24/01/2026 00:23

Struan, Campbell, Murray, Connor, Kieran, Malachy, Magnus, Ellis, Hamish, Duncan, Lachlan, Lewis, Logan, Crawford, Euan, Blair, Angus, Owen, Harry, Joshua, Jacob, Callum, Cameron, Harris, Innes

ChocoChocoLatte · 24/01/2026 00:17

Brodie

ChocoChocoLatte · 24/01/2026 00:16

Clyde
Aaron

ChocoChocoLatte · 24/01/2026 00:16

Innes
Nairn
Rennie
Malcolm
Kinnear
Pharic (Peter)
Guy
Iain
Gerald
Scott

24Dogcuddler · 24/01/2026 00:14

I love the name Fraser! Popped into my head straight away.
Literally years ago we met a lovely Scottish family on holiday who had an adorable toddler named Fraser. Stuck with me.
Hamish is lovely too.

Occasionalcyclist · 24/01/2026 00:10

Gregor, Angus, Euan, Maxwell (Max), Calum

Pettenell · 23/01/2026 23:59

Fraser is great with your family, and James, always a good name, works fine. I think Samuel just doesn't have the same interesting vibe.

I also like already suggested Magnus, Archie, Hamish, Fergus, Douglas, Struan, Hugh, Mungo, Duncan, Hector.

Kiefer
Phineas
Hugo
Jonathan
Manfred
Walter
Edgar
Rufus
Gilbert

deste · 23/01/2026 23:23

Hamish, Fergus, Lachlan.

Arlanymor · 23/01/2026 23:16

I'm coming back on again to say Dougal because I think it really is lovely and so underused!

Isadora2007 · 23/01/2026 23:12

Hugh?

HugoYorway · 23/01/2026 23:12

Mungo

HugoYorway · 23/01/2026 23:11

Menzies. Ming the Merciless.