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Fourth son - need a Scottish name. Used three already-help!

158 replies

lollystix · 26/08/2011 23:20

So we're onto either Lachlan or Brodie for this one but I'm looking for more suggestions. We already have a Euan, Callum and a Fergus. I had dismissed Innes but heard it in a shop today and quite liked it.

Im stuck - poor we'd Fergus was nameless for 10 days - I want to get this one cracked before he pops out.

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FellatioNelson · 27/08/2011 08:05

In my family we have a Callum, a Brodie (17 now so well before its time as it seems to be having a bit of a spurt at the moment) A Rory, a Ewan, and a Cameron.

When I was PG x 3 (youngest is 12 now) I had Fergus, Angus, Lachlan and Hamish on my lists. I think Douglas is nice and Dougie is really cute. Also like Gregor or Gregory.

vogonmothership · 27/08/2011 08:05

Alasdair & Hamish (no bias here either! Smile)

Thumbwitch · 27/08/2011 08:06

You've already used my favourite, Fergus!
Andrew
Alastair (or spelling variations as appropriate)
Alexander (great name)
Fraser

I like Brodie, not so keen on Lachlan (they're ten-a-penny over here in Australia)

Kevin or Keith - both currently underused, I believe. Actually Keith might go quite nicely...

FellatioNelson · 27/08/2011 08:06

Lorcan is really nice as well, not sure if that is Scots or Irish though?

skrumle · 27/08/2011 08:09

Logan, Eoin (although obv a bit similar to Euan...), Finlay, Harris, Alastair, Mungo, Gordon, Ruairidh, Gregor, Andrew, Fraser??

I like Brodie and Lachlan - Brodie is probably a bit more unusual.

ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 27/08/2011 08:12

Duncan of course.

MapofTassie · 27/08/2011 08:15

I have a Euan and a Duncan Grin
Both great names.

randomimposter · 27/08/2011 08:22

Donovan though Lachlan is nice too.

Tillyscoutsmum · 27/08/2011 08:29

We have a Fergus Smile DH is Ewen and DN is Cameron. I really like Alastair and Lachlan. Also like Brodie. DB is Ross.

Abraham
Boyd
Fraser
Hamish
Gilbert
Gregor
Laurence
Logan
Magnus
Wallace

FellatioNelson · 27/08/2011 08:31

Magnus is nice. Can't stand Logan. But then I know a dodgy family with a Logan.

lollystix · 27/08/2011 08:41

Good to know about Lachlan overseas as we could be heading abroad. Is Brodie popular in oz? I told my English friend and she who was drunk at the time and she reacted with horror to Brodie -'yuk, that's so teen American'. Felt a bitSad if that's the perception.

Also know a dodgy Logan. Although I love Campbell, struan and Magnus they're all out as a bit too similar to the others in sound. Ross and Fraser were always on the 'b' list. Fergus was to be a Fraser but he just didn't look like a Fraser when he came out.

We have a lorne at work - just think sausage when I see it.

Tavish??? What do you think - Tavie? (too much like chavy)?

Keep it coming ladies

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pamplemousserose · 27/08/2011 08:48

Hamish
Angus
Tavish reminds me of the bagpuss story

PinkFondantFancy · 27/08/2011 08:51

How about Ruaraidh?

lollystix · 27/08/2011 08:54

Just googled Tavish McTavish - seemingly the 2nd worst bagpipe player with a drink problem

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defineme · 27/08/2011 08:55

I have Lisles and Lysles in my family-we are from Northumberland, but are they Scottish names?

ThatllDoPig · 27/08/2011 08:57

What about Hamish?

beatofthedrum · 27/08/2011 08:59

My friend has a Cailin - I like that.

lollystix · 27/08/2011 09:02

I always think of west highland terriers with Hamish - friend's dog was a Hamish you see. Saying that Ds1 was playing with a Hamish yesterday who looked alot more like a five year old boy.

Ruaraidh good but worried about Rory pronunciation which im not keen on

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FellatioNelson · 27/08/2011 09:04

Lyle is Scottish, but Lisle is Germanic surely?

FellatioNelson · 27/08/2011 09:06

Lyle is nice! Callum, Euan, Fergus and Lyle sounds good.

spiderbabymum · 27/08/2011 09:06

Naoise . I think its more irish really .

Pronuonced Nee sheu ??)

Similar to the girls name Saorise

You must have heard of that one

FellatioNelson · 27/08/2011 09:06

Magnus won't go with Fergus will it - too similar. Shame.

Yama · 27/08/2011 09:08

Anyone suggested Keir?

Catsmamma · 27/08/2011 09:09

I like Murray, and I knew a very dishy Innes once :D

Clarabumps · 27/08/2011 09:09

My two are Louis and Alexander but gets called Sandy. I like scottish names( as I am scottish funnily enough)
My friend has a wee boy calles Innes and its really nice and I've only ever heard of one.
I liked Angus, dp preferred Hamish. I also like Ruaraidh. There are quite a lot of Laughlan's in Ds nursery. I like Brodie and I think although it could be seen as American, I don't think it will in the context of having other sons with scottish names.
There's also a few Logan's at ds nursery..or Loghain(??!)
I also really like Campbell!I have a friend called that and he's lovely!

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