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Hamish - is this a nice name or have I completely lost the plot?

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MamaMia100 · 03/07/2011 19:23

I find myself seriously considering Hamish as a middle name (first name will be Benjamin), but I am a bit suspicious that this might be a case of pregnancy insanity and that Hamish may, in fact, be a ridiculous name... Any thoughts?

Other middle names we have considered include Zachary, Milo, Daniel, Oliver, Lucas and Henry.

Thank you!

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notnowImreading · 03/07/2011 19:32

For what it's worth, I've never taught a horrible Hamish! I always use the biggest pains in the bum from school as a guide to what not to call a child. I've taught three Hamishes in the last two years and they were all charming and delightful. It's a good sign...

LCarbury · 03/07/2011 19:33

I have also only met lovely Hamishes. It is a nice name, esp. if you have a Scottish family connection.

spout · 03/07/2011 19:33

lovely! I know a grown-up Hamish and it is very distinguished IMO.

TitsalinaBumSquash · 03/07/2011 19:34

I love Hamish, I know a Hamish he is lovely and makes me go gooey just looking at him.

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MamaMia100 · 03/07/2011 19:42

Oooh! That's promising - thank you! My husband is Scottish btw.

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wotabouttheworkers · 03/07/2011 19:44

Lovely name. The finest cat in the land is called Hamish. Seriously though, a great name and not common even in Scotland

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MamaMia100 · 03/07/2011 19:46

That was actually one of my concerns, that it would be a better name for a pet (eg a scotty dog) than a person. I do love it though!

Also, we live in London - what do any fellow Londoners think of it?

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Grabaspoon · 03/07/2011 19:49

I have a couple of friends who have a Hamish - very cute name, would have myself if it didn't bring both to mind.

LynetteScavo · 03/07/2011 19:54

Hamish is gorgeous.

SloganLogan · 03/07/2011 20:48

Hamish is fine, especially as your husband is Scottish.

I like your other options too apart from Lucas which sounds a bit frilly to me.

BellaBearisWideAwake · 03/07/2011 20:52

Hamish is gorgeous. Reminds me of the Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley, wasn't it Calypso's husband? Or her son?

pipparoo · 03/07/2011 21:58

I love Hamish and would use it myself if we had Scottish connections. Knew a gorgeous Hamish at uni. Go for it!

superjobeespecs · 03/07/2011 22:30

know a hamish and he's delightful, really nice name too :) i'd use it as a first over benjamin!!

CaptainBizarro · 04/07/2011 02:44

Great name. My grandfather's. So it even has the 'old man' vibe which seems to be so popular now! Grin

emmyloo2 · 04/07/2011 05:08

I absolutely adore the name Hamish. I wanted it for DS but the husband said no. Rude really.

I would use it as the first name!

yellowflowers · 04/07/2011 08:19

Lovely name

yellowflowers · 04/07/2011 08:26

Lovely name

pregnantpause · 04/07/2011 08:33

Another one whos never met a bad hamish. Nice strong name for a lad if you ask me. Go for it!

AlpinePony · 04/07/2011 09:18

Love it.

Disclaimer: It's my son's middle-name so I may be a little biased! Wink

MollysChamber · 04/07/2011 09:21

Hamish is by far the best of all your names - including Benjamin.

MavisCruetTheFairy · 04/07/2011 09:33

Love Hamish. Lovely name. (am a Londoner BTW)

CaptainBizarro · 04/07/2011 10:16

Ooh, unanimous agreement on a name thread! Grin

nenevomito · 04/07/2011 10:20

Yes I really like Hamish too!

Is this a first for the babynames topic? Grin

GoblinMarket · 04/07/2011 10:21

Wotabout !!! Yes my gorgeous black puddy tat is Hamish but dh is a vet and not come across another so fear not op!

ShoutyHamster · 04/07/2011 10:25

Oh lovely. I'd go for it as a first name myself...