Struan

[Froginthehole]

What do you think of the name Struan for a boy? I believe it's a Scottish name that means stream. We aren't Scottish - would it be weird to use it?

It's lovely, I know a couple of little Struans

It's a lovely name. Personally I wouldn't use a name that was strongly associated with a country I have no connection with, but I wouldn't say it's "weird". Do you feel confident pronouncing it (I don't!).

As a mum to a child with an oddly spelt welsh name go for it, at least he'll stand out amongst the archies and alfies

It's what I would have called DD is she'd been a boy. I know a couple, we are in Scotland though. I think it's fine to use it - can't imagine it in an English accent though.

Personally, if you don't have any Scottish connections (you're bound to be asked a lot) I'd avoid it. It looks like a misspelling of Stuart and Euan mashed together!

I like it a lot but wouldn't use it as I have no Scottish connections or heritage. People will.assume you do, but if you don't mind this then yes, go for it, it's great.

I think you'd need to make up a back story about why you chose it! Other than that, it's a nice name.

I have a Struan, so obviously I'm biased. We're very Scottish though!

Is it pronounced Ike straw or stew?

Lovely name. If you like it for it's sound, meaning etc then use it.

Oh that is tricky it is very scottish I wouldn't, im scottish btw and some names cross over but I don't think Struan does i think itis a pronounciation thing.

It is pronounced Strew-an maybe Struans mum can clarify ☺

I know loads of Struan's as I live in Scotland so I really like the name but I would think it was odd for someone with no Scottish connection to use it.

Isn't it pronounced Strayne?

Strayne no it isn't pronounced straiyne maybe if you are Australian

It's nice, very Scottish. I also think a bit odd to use a very country focused name if you have no connections to it though, DN has a Russian name though family has no Russian connections and it continues to mildly annoy me.

It is pronounced strew-an not strayne. Well the one in our extended family is anyway. He has been known as strudel since birth though

I have a french origin name which is fine everywhere imo but I guess there will be french names that would sound a bit bonkers if you had no french connection

Thanks everyone, kind of what I thought really. It's a lovely name, just wish we were Scottish

Strew-anne. Easy to pronounce! I know a couple but I am in Glasgow.

I think it's a lovely name.
I have a Niamh and we are not remotely Irish so the Scottish connection wouldn't bother me.

Op just say gt gt grandad was scottish 😀

I love the name! It's on the list for baby number 3 but my other two gave very Scottish names as well.

I think Niamh is ok for a non irish girl , Clodagh maybe not i just think names can be too you know

Stroo-ann.

Love it, but I'm Scottish. I know a couple of struans and they are lovely guys.