Latin/Scottish. Need help from Scots!

[PoppyAmex]

I've posted before on Chat and got unanimous (unheard of?) thumbs up for "Harris" but having huge second thoughts.

Multicultural family; I'm Southern European and DH is Scottish.
We have decided on a Scottish name for this boy, who's due in 1 week.

DD is 19 months and has a staunchly Latin / Mediterranean name (Maria Francesca) - named after both my grandmothers, Maria is the most classic name in my country, used for saints and queens, very traditional.

And there lies the problem, I really love the sound of Harris but it's so modern and trendy (and that's not my bag)

I adore Angus, but DH thinks it's meaty/steaky.
I suggested Sholto and he just laughed.

I could potentially convince him on Hamish, which I also love.

Any thoughts?

I know a little Angus and it suits him perfectly, a strong boy. Agree that Alexander gives you plenty of options, but prefer Angus/Hamish etc.
Gregor?

Thanks, everyone.

Some good suggestions that I can't use either because we have children with the same name in the family or because of pronunciation difficulties.

I'm still in love with Angus and Hamish but DH is not budging at all.

We do have a new contender that I'm a bit "meh" about but we both agree it's acceptable - thoughts on Jamie, please?

I'm a bit meh on Jamie too OP, though I know a wee one and he is lovely - it sounds like your DH feels your suggestions are a bit too Scottish ( I say this as a Scottish person!)

I disagree of course but might be worth looking to more subtle choices... Stuart, Fraser, Keir, Gregor (all already mentioned but maybe more in keeping with this?)

Tiree? I know a Tiree and he's a lovely wee boy

Has Magnus been mentioned?

Re:Jamie. Could you go for James (or Santiago/Tiago) or Seamus and use Jamie as a nn?

I lived in Harris for 10 years, it's an awesome place. Possibly use Hearradh - pronounced "Hay-rooch" which is the Gaelic spelling.

Sounds like he's very against any trad. Scottish name though. My dc go to a specialist Gaelic speaking school, so current options they know and they suggest currently in their class are:

Seamus, Pol, Seonaidh, Seoras, Andrew, Lewis, Lorn, Logan, Seamus, Ruairaidh, Muiraich, Brodie, Struan, Sorley, Gregor, Brian, Duncan, Fionn, Fraser, Cameron, Scott, Innes, Lachlann, Arran.

HTH.

waves hi weegiemum! Great suggestions.