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

[MamaMia100]

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!

[notnowImreading]

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]

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

[spout]

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

[TitsalinaBumSquash]

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

[MamaMia100]

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

[wotabouttheworkers]

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

[MamaMia100]

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?

[Grabaspoon]

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]

Hamish is gorgeous.

[SloganLogan]

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]

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

[pipparoo]

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

[superjobeespecs]

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

[CaptainBizarro]

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

[emmyloo2]

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]

Lovely name

[yellowflowers]

Lovely name

[pregnantpause]

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

[AlpinePony]

Love it.

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

[MollysChamber]

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

[MavisCruetTheFairy]

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

[CaptainBizarro]

Ooh, unanimous agreement on a name thread!

[nenevomito]

Yes I really like Hamish too!

Is this a first for the babynames topic?

[GoblinMarket]

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

[ShoutyHamster]

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