Fergus and Bridget

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We're about to hit the Due Date and I think we've come up with a boys and girls names. We've gone a bit Irish for some reason, but keen to hear your thoughts....

Fergus for a boy.
Bridget for a girl.

How do they sound?

Thanks!

Adore Bridget, Fergus rather good too!

We have a Bridget dd1 and she is the only one we have ever met (apart from my great auntie)!
I think it is a lovely strong name!!!! I can't imagine a Bridget being a simpering girly girl -
Honestly not sure on Fergus - just think of Deacon Blue??!!We have a Gabriel - any good?
No help with boys names as that was the only one we both liked.
Best of luck with the BIG DAY!!!

My sister is a Bridget, and she isn't called Bridie or Biddy (is Biddy really related to Bridget? I just think of old biddies/ladies).

I'm not so keen on Fergus - makes me think of Fungus the Bogeyman for some reason!

Biddy is the quintessential Irish nn for Brigid/ Bridget afaik, along with Bridie. I think that's where the term 'biddies' came from, due to the ubiquity of the name.

Thanks again for your comments. Even the nn's are working for us - all good!

Thank you.

Biddy/Bridie/Breda are all horrible. Bridget doesn't need a nickname.

Nor does Fergus for that matter.

Bridget may not be popular now, but my Spidey senses suggest it could be making a bit of a come back.

I like Bridget but consider it very Irish.

Fergus is ok.

I dont consider either dated or old fashioned though. I think they would fit in very nicely with the current group of popular names.

Thanks Tebbles, we have plenty of Irish in the family and a few Bridgets dotted around. Would be nice to keep some Celt in there!

And interesting to hear they may become fashionable again or fit in with current names! Always been a trend setter hahahaha.

Thanks again.

Thanks again for all you help.

It was a little baby boy that popped out. Doesn't look like a Fergus yet, but I guess we have a few weeks left!

Thanks again.

Hi, I am thinking Fergus is a really good name. It's actually Scottish not Irish and one that I am considering for my third little bundle of fun. I already have a Molly and Finn and am wondering if my boys being Finn and Fergus would be overkill?? Any advice appreciated.

Not sure about Bridget; a bit too conservative for me but a nice, steady choice none the less.

Good luck with the big decision.

My other boy potential names are Angus, Bobby or Murray.

Kate.

Congratulations on your baby boy :)

Congratulations, lovely news, and thank you for the update!

Molfin, I think Fergus would go really well with your other names, and not overkill at all.

Yay!! Many congratulations to you xxx

I am married to a Fergus - his mum used to live in Scotland. His name has inspired 3 friends to use it. Two little Fergs and one Gus.

Love it.

I knew a Fergus who was freckled, curly haired and a bit naughty and I think that name suited him perfectly.

I think saving your final decision til you see the child is always wise.

I also like Brigid / Brigit very much.