Name like Lorcan?

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Expecting baby in a few weeks and just can't quite pin down a boy's name, or even strong contenders. One we have thought of that we almost love is Lorcan. We like the Celtic feel, two syllables and unusual nature, just not quite sure about it. Is it harsh sounding?

We are Up North, Scottish/Irish/American backgrounds, our current DC has Irish-y style name.

Our surname is very, very common and begins with an S so we are trying to go a little more unsual with the first name to balance it out.

Any suggestions gratefully received! Or should we just stick with Lorcan?

Cassius/Cassian nn Cass
Lachlan nn Lockie
Flynn
Cillian
Hamish

I like Lorcan, but I do think Lucan, like the murderer. Sorry

I like Lorcan, and also Lachlan as suggested above.

Callan?
Struan?

Lachlan
Campbell
Fraser

Lorcan is a fabulous name and was always high on our list. That 'associating it with Lord Lucan' comment gets the silly prize. Don't for a moment let that deter you. It's a great name. I'd stick with it.

Lorcan makes me think of Peter O'Toole's gorgeous son!

Alternatives:

Cormac
Naoise (pronounced Nee-sha)
Niall

Oh and also Alec (the Scottish diminutive of Alexander).

Also amazed at the Lorcan/Lucan comment. Daftness personified.

Aonghus (Angus)
Bhaltair
Cormac
Crisdean
Donnchadh (Duncan)

Cormac

Lovely suggestions! Thank you. Will continue pondering. Just can't wait to meet the wee one.

I like it. Made me think of Lorcan Cranitch, the actor.

I've been hearing Rogan recently, which I like. It's from an Irish surname. Manages to be cute for baby/toddler but strong for an adult too.

A friend has a Lochlan (definitely o, not a as I first thought!). They're Scottish/Irish.

I much prefer Lachlan (nickname Locky) OP. Lorcan does sound very harsh sounding.

Lorcan is nice or how about Quentin or Roman?

Would you consider Larsen? (Scandinavian name that can shorten to Lars). We went with a Scandinavian name for our boy 5 months ago as we also wanted a name that was a little different but not made up if that makes sense, we found that we loved Scandinavian names despite both of us being English!

Lars is cool !
Logan
Lochlan
Lennon
Lennox

Conrad?

Declan?

Logan?

Connell?

That 'associating it with Lord Lucan' comment gets the silly prize.

It’s a joint prize in that case, because my brain made that association too.

As a celebrant I come across some unusual names at wedding ceremonies which can be amusing. I also experience them at baby namings. PEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE think carefully when naming your baby. A quirky name might seem funny or cute, but think about the child at school - will he/she thank you? I do like Lorcan though.

I also have a friend with a lochlan, love both lochlan and Lachlan

Every second late teen girl in my (Scottish) town is named Lennox after a late 90s fad for the name.

I love Lorcan.

My autocorrect doesn't though, I had to type it three times before it did what it was told.