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Scottish girls name that's a bit feisty?

116 replies

Thinkingof4 · 17/06/2013 18:55

Hi
I'm due dc4 in 2 weeks, we have 3 boys with good strong Scottish names and have a couple of boys names we like if we have another boy, but are struggling a bit to agree on a girls name (don't know what we are having)
Names we are considering include Morven (dh's favourite but I'm not sure, Elspeth (I like this but ?too girly/ lispy), Isobel/ Ishbel (same issue)

I would appreciate any other suggestions or opinions on those names. We definitely don't want anything frilly, but something with a bit of oomph, so she can compete with her 3 big brothers!

Thanks for your help!

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manicinsomniac · 17/06/2013 19:48

I love Isobel. Less keen on the others

For strong, non girly Scottish names how about Morag, Kirsty or Shona?

soontobeslendergirl · 17/06/2013 19:49

Lorna

Graceparkhill · 17/06/2013 19:49

Rhona?

GwendolineMaryLacey · 17/06/2013 19:51

Ailsa was the name that sprang to mind on seeing your thread title.

soontobeslendergirl · 17/06/2013 19:51

but I like Kirsty or Shona too.

Ailsa?
Elsa
Mairi
Morag

soontobeslendergirl · 17/06/2013 19:52

Fallon
Aileen

Graceparkhill · 17/06/2013 19:53

Or Isla , Catriona, Kirsten,Moira

Thinkingof4 · 17/06/2013 20:17

Kirsty and Shona are good but both out as used by other family members. Ditto Isla.

I do really like Isobel, but 2 issues with it, firstly worried its just a bit too popular and secondly it's my mil's name! Not sure if using it would cause a family ruck, with my dm being very put out!

Quite like Rhona too!

Keep the suggestions coming please!

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TurnThatFrownUpsideDown · 17/06/2013 20:21

Merida! Grin

soontobeslendergirl · 17/06/2013 20:22

Katrine/Katrina/Catriona
Ainsley
Cora
Greer
Lindsay
Nairne
Janet

Bue · 17/06/2013 20:22

Ailsa was the first name that came to my mind too!

NettoSuperstar · 17/06/2013 20:23

Ailsa.

bootsycollins · 17/06/2013 20:24

Sheena

Geordieminx · 17/06/2013 20:25

Heather
Fiona
Shona
Holly

morethanpotatoprints · 17/06/2013 20:27

I love the mane Bridie, prounounced brydie

minniemagoo · 17/06/2013 20:28

Muireann

bootsycollins · 17/06/2013 20:28

Bonnie
Cameron
Iona
Lara
Lorna
Nessa
Nairne
Christie

soontobeslendergirl · 17/06/2013 20:28

Blair
Heather
Esme
Ellis

blibblibs · 17/06/2013 20:29

Eilidh

nohalfmeasures · 17/06/2013 20:31

Morag
Kirsten
Sheila
Bridget

SuzySheepSmellsNice · 17/06/2013 20:31

Another vote for Rhona :)

Karoleann · 17/06/2013 20:32

How about Vari (which I think is the scottish version of Mary). or Iona.

Bearandcub · 17/06/2013 20:33

Magwitch Grin

SoftSheen · 17/06/2013 20:34

Ishbel is great. Quite strong-sounding to my ears.

Elspeth is quite nice but a bit old lady-ish.

I really don't like Morven.

countingdown · 17/06/2013 20:34

Mirren