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Fergus?... Too old school?

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sassylocks · 25/06/2017 17:06

DH and I are going through boy names and he loves Fergus, aka fergie, gus, fergs. I like it but I'm not 100% because I've never heard of anyone who I've come across with that name! Is it too old fashioned? Thanks Smile

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MyWhatICallNameChange · 25/06/2017 20:45

I love it. I know a lovely gorgeous guy called Fergus.

Definitely not Fergie though. Gus is much better if you need to shorten it.

Sophronia · 25/06/2017 20:46

I like it! I actually don't mind Fergie.

nuggetofchicken · 25/06/2017 21:19

Fergie is better.

SuperBeagle · 25/06/2017 21:55

There's a Fergus in my extended family. He'd be in his mid-teens by now.

There were a lot of Hmm looks when his name was announced, but those were quickly forgotten when his brother was named Mungo. MUNGO. No one has gotten over that one.

I don't like it. But it's also a very unusual name where I live (Aus). I have no idea whether or not it's old fashioned.

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 26/06/2017 01:10

I knew a Fergus. The entire time I knew him I just thought "Fungus" whenever I heard his name.

And the nickname "gus" is awful! Reminds me of guts Shock

OkPedro · 26/06/2017 01:13

What is it with people giving their dc nicknames? I thought a nickname just evolved.

Yes to fergus but not fergie or gus

MargotLovedTom1 · 26/06/2017 01:27

I like Fergus, but I like Fraser and Angus even better (I know you didn't ask but they're similar names so just suggesting Wink).

reuset · 26/06/2017 02:03

It's ok

Mclaren37 · 02/07/2017 05:55

Love it!

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