Scottish boys names that aren't every second kid

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Argh, I'm stuck and looking for some inspiration please.

I have a DS called Harris, 2 years after we named him there is a Harris every where I turn. Just found out we are having a DS2. I had my heart set on Struan but they are popping up all over the place.

We are toying over Angus and Innes but not really loving either as much.

Any thoughts?

Corran? Geographical place names for both boys.

I suppose if you had an Alisa and a Harris most people might not bat an eyelid or a Harris and a Shuna.

I think Harris and Lewis might be a step too far though.

Macbeth
Keith

Drew
Brodie

Alastair
Innes
Forbes

or “make it Orkney” with

Magnus

Somhairle/Sorley is my absolute favourite

Other favourites:-
Ruariadh
Innes
Hamish
Struan
Ramsay

Gregor
Stewart

Nairn

Thane

Thanks all so much!
I'm loving Murdo, Monroe and Magnus they all sound like good strong men :) don't know if they go with our surname though - man this is hard.
My hubby is now saying Strachan, not sure I'm convinced 🤔

I love Hamish, Angus and Murray !

Might not be your cup of tea but i know wee boys called Argyll and Oban.... Don't think they're very common ..

I know a Cameron and he is so nice a cheeky chappy with an amazing smile

Cammie for short.

Douglas

I’m not convinced that Strachan goes with your surname. And it does rather sound like a solicitors.

I know a super Magnus though and that would sound great.

Most things go with Brodie. How about Gene?

@FurzeandHarebells I totally agree. Killed it I one fair swoop- me to DH: Strachan as in Gordon Strachan?

I love Clyde as a boys name. Although, I live in Glasgow so couldn't call my child it lol My DS is Malachi it's not a Scottish name but Irish.
How about Ruan, Glen, Gordon, Lachlan, Fraser, Cailean, Dougal, Duncan, Euan,
Kyle or Lyle?

Gregor Brodie sounds good. Love Gregory.

Running

Lorne
Neil / Niall - unusual on children these days.
Ranald - I met a toddler Ranald a little while ago. It suited him really well.
Thorfinn is an Orkney name I love. Just throwing it out there.

Magnus sounds really good with your surname.

Clyde is rather nice.

Some of my favourite Scottish names for boys.
Wallace
Campbell
Lennox
Alastair
Banner

or “make it Orkney” with

Magnus

No, no, no only people from Orkney and Shetland can use the name Magnus. It's getting far too popular on these boards. Unless you're happy with the nn Mansie just NO.

Love Thorfinn as well, although tell non-islanders it's the name of the deatheater HP fights in the cafe in Tottenham Court Road.

Love this thread. Scottish boys' names are so gorgeous.

Ds and school friends who have nice but not popular names -

Duncan
Fraser
Lachlan
Innes
Fraser
Gregor
Cailean
Struan
Corin
Alexander
Angus

Duncan
Callum
Fraiser
Ross