Boys names, which do you prefer?

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Hey, baby boy due soon and so stuck on names! Surname is a Mac, middle name will be Thomas. List below, all opinions welcomed please!! So stuck! Xx

Lochlan nn Lockie (worry is it's too unusual here, could be pronounced wrong?)

Hamish (am I crazy?)

Francis nn Frankie (Is Francis actually a horrible name and my baby brain is saying otherwise?)

Caleb

Charlie

Robert

Gabriel (is this setting him up for 'gay' teasing?)

Any thoughts much appreciated! Xx

I like Lochlan (Lockie).
Robert is a good name also, Robert Thomas Mac ..
Francis is good, prefer Frank as a nick name though.
Not keen on the others, sorry.

Robert

I do like Francis, but don't like Frankie.

Never heard of Lochlan but Lachlan is OK.
Robert - OK but makes me think of Rob Tichenor.
Gabriel - No. Don't like Gay or Gabe as a nn.

Charles (Charlie Thomas was also a The Archers character) shortened to Charlie is good. Caleb I like a lot but might be a bit trendy. Hamish I quite like.

I also like James and Calum and my current favourite is Magnus.

Francis is OK. Not keen on Frank or Frankie (or Fran or Fra) though.
One Francis I know gets called France.

I thought it was Lachlan, too. I like Lachlan with Lachie or Lachy for short.

Not keen on Lochlan, though like Lachlan and Lorcan. You might have problems with people often assuming the name is actually Lachlan.

There are already a million Charlies as it has been in the top five names for years.

My favourite is Caleb, with Hamish second.

Thanks for the thoughts, really helpful :)
How would you pronounce Lachlan as opposed to Lochlan? I know the first is the traditional spelling but worried people would pronounce it Latch-lan?

Magnus is an awesome name! Would you suggest a nickname? Might he end up Maggie?

Charles Thomas Mac
Robert Thomas Mac
Like both 👍

Hamish is my personal number one.
I agree now you mention it, Caleb might be a bit 'trendy'.
Thanks for your thoughts it's really helpful to get feedback xx

I'd pick Charlie or Caleb from your list.

Maybe I'll scratch off Charlie (very good point again that there are loads of them, cute name though).

I've had a lot of mixed opinions on Francis/Frank/Frankie... still and decide if it's awful or I like it lol

Lachlan

Lach - like Lack but with the ch as in loch.
Lan - like the lan in Alan

if you are not sure of how to say it then the poor nipper will grow up with a name that is misspelt or mispronounced

Yes Magnus will get called Maggie. Good point. Don't do it.

I'd go with Charlie. Never dates and is both manly and cute.

Charlie Mac is ace!

Lachlan is pronounced a bit like Loch-lyn, with the ch like the ch in loch. I've never heard of it pronounced like Lach-lyn.

Lachlan

I like Hamish and Lachlan.

Gabriel

Robert

Love Magnus, if we had had a ds2 we would have used it.

Go with Hamish!
I like Lachlan, Caleb and Gabriel and what about Logan?
Don't mind Francis, I always consider Dominic a similar type of name.
Charlie and Robert are good solid names which I feel completely neutral about.

I think it's usually either Lachlan or Lochlann with the extra n. I haven't seen Lochlan before.

I like Francis and Robert best.

Oh and I really like Magnus. Nickname Max or Mags.

Or Magnus nn Gus!

Hamish and Magnus are great!

Lachlan/Lachlann is often pronounced LACH-lunn (not Loch-lunn) in parts of Scotland. I'm not saying that's the only way to pronounce it, but I've met more than one person - in Glasgow and in Gaelic-speaking Highland districts- who says their name that way. You can also listen here (the Scottish Gaelic option): forvo.com/search/Lachlan/gd/

The 'ch' is as in 'loch'. The first syllable is emphasised. A popular Scottish nickname = 'Lachie'.

I think the Loch-lunn pronouciation is the norm in Ireland; it probably reflects the original form of the name. The present-day Scottish 'Lach-lunn' is a later variation.

Lachlan is a very popular name in Australia; perhaps other Mumsnetters will know how it is pronounced there.

Please don't shorten Magnus! It sounds lovely as it is!

Most names get shortened or lengthened. Neil was a popular name when I was young and they got called Nellie. I still like it though.

I love love Hamish!
Also love Robert and Frank! Charlie is lovely too. And I really like Caleb and Gabriel/Gabe. I wouldn't worry about 'gay' jokes. Kids will always find something to tease each other for!
I like Lachlan (and think it's better spelt this way. I still pronounce it the same as Lochlan).

How about Gus as a shortened version of Magnus? I LOVE Gus!!