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Baby boy no.3

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muzmum · 29/03/2014 18:32

We had baby boy no.3 yesterday and he's nameless.

The only name we can agree on is Hamish. Feel like it's a bit 'out there' when our other 2 are in the top 30. Also concerned DS3 will feel lumbered with an unusual name.

Any thoughts!?

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nevergoogle · 29/03/2014 18:34

I like it.

Also Seamus.

Ruprekt · 29/03/2014 18:34

Go for Hamish then. Quite cute!

Also like Fergus, Theo, Rufus. SmileSmile

Congrats!

What are your other boys called?

DessieLou · 29/03/2014 18:38

If you like it & it suits him then go for it! I think it's sweet.??

Ludways · 29/03/2014 18:40

I like it.

TeaAndALemonTart · 29/03/2014 18:42

I like it. Go for it and congratulations!

ToffeeJungle · 29/03/2014 18:45

Not keen on Hamish but all that matters is you like it!

Of those others suggested so far I like Seamus (love Shay), Rufus and Theo.

Would be interesting to know what your other DC are called.

Congratulations!

dementedma · 29/03/2014 19:17

Depends where you live too. Here in Scotland,Hamish, isn't "out there" at all!

soontobeslendergirl · 29/03/2014 19:20

Its the Scottish version of James or the vocative of the Gaelic Seamus - so all related.. You could put James on the BC and still call him Hamish...

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muzmum · 29/03/2014 20:04

Thanks!

We are in London but my side of the family is entirely Scottish. Just a bit wary about looking like a plastic Jock (?!) or try hard.

James and Hamish are both family names but we have reasons for not using James.

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BikeRunSki · 29/03/2014 20:06

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BikeRunSki · 29/03/2014 20:10

Peter
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Princessolipops · 29/03/2014 20:13

Agree with the Seamus suggestions!!! Luv it! But also like hamish but from growing up with friends called that the nickname was hammy
(Although I thought that was cool too) xSmile

CPtart · 29/03/2014 20:33

No don't like it, sorry.
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Yama · 29/03/2014 20:38

Hamish is a fine name.

I do love Shay though. If only dh had agreed ...

Theonlyoneiknow · 29/03/2014 20:55

What about Magnus?

Surf25 · 29/03/2014 21:00

I don't think it's try hard, especially not if your family are Scottish..
What about Magnus or Fergus? Callan or Torren? Struan?
If you love it, go for Hamish!

dementedma · 29/03/2014 21:03

Angus?

DomesticGoddess31 · 29/03/2014 21:16

I have a brother Hamish and think its an awesome name. Go for it!

zoemaguire · 29/03/2014 21:16

I love it!

ExitPursuedByABear · 29/03/2014 21:22

Do it

scarletforya · 29/03/2014 21:24

Yes. Great name!

hoobypickypicky · 29/03/2014 21:26

That's really creepy. I read your first sentence and said to myself "Hamish!".

Then I read on. :)

You've got to name him Hamish now, it's meant to be! Grin

Mintyy · 29/03/2014 21:29

Congratulations on your new baby boy! Flowers.

I think Hamish is an excellent name, especially if you are Scottish.

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muzmum · 30/03/2014 21:55

Strangely, we considered almost all of the names suggested. We're sticking with Hamish. Just need to sort middle names. Brothers are Max and Lucas.

Thanks!

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