Can I have a Magnus and a Fergus?

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NC for this as it's very outing!

I have two sons, Magnus and Hamish, I love both of their names. I am now pregnant again and totally stuck for names.

We love Fergus (we are in Scotland btw, in case anyone is sensing a theme!) but can I have a Magnus and a Fergus? They are so similar sounding.

If not - any ideas for boys or girls names that would 'go' with my other two? I know some people hate matching set names but we've sort of gone down that road already!

I'd say yes - the first syllable in both Magnus and Fergus are where the verbal emphasis is put, and have different sounds!

Plus if you like them then go for it!

I wouldn’t, they sound really similar to men

How about Fraser or Lochlan?

*to me

I thought I would say no but actually I think it’s fine. They are quite different other than second part of second syllable.

I think they are a bit similar, what about Fergal?

I do like Fraser but DH's boss is called that and he hates him!

Fergal is nice but not 'right' if that makes sense.

I like Lewis and Harris, but Lewises are ten a penny round here and with Harris I have the problem of it sounding like Hamish!

I also need girls names but not Isla, Iona or Eilidh because there are millions of them where we live!

Xander?

It’s a weird one. I’ve said them out loud and they sound absolutely fine together and then said them again and they sound too similar... 🤷‍♀️

Douglas? Also love Xander

Isn't that a bit like having a Zeus and a Colin?

What about Magnus and Maximus?

I prefer Fergul over Fergus...Fergus reminds me of fungus tbh lol.
Hmmm...what about Dougal?
Or Lachclan?

I live in Scotland and I've don't know anyone with any of those names lol.

Girls? Hmm...Elaine (gaelic for ART if I remember right)

Colin?! No I don't think it's as bad as that is it?!

I do like 'Max' but our cat is called that.

Xander is interesting. At first I thought definitely not, but it's a grower I think.

They're too similar and also Fergus is such an unattractive name.

Struan?

I met a boy called Muir recently. I'd never have considered it but it really suited him. Of course it depends upon your surname.

Cameron
Fraser
Callum
Logan

For girls: (avoiding Isla as that’s what all baby girls seem to be called!)

Rhona
Eilidh
Catriona
Mhairi

Missed that you know lots of Eilidhs!

Is Alisa still popular? Cara? I’m Irish and it means “friend” so assume it’s similar in Gaelic.

I love Cameron but DH does not. DH loves Struan but I do not.

I like Ailsa!

All the Douglas/Dougal's that we know (and surprisingly there are a few) end up as Dougie which I hate.

What about Felix? It's not scottish but I like it.

I see no problem with Magnus, Hamish and Fergus.
Great names!
I love Duncan too.

Felix is lovely. Much nicer than Fergus.

Oh gosh not felix, everyone will meow after him in the playground lol.

Ps: did you get Magnus from the shadowhunters series?

I have a wee Robbie, he is awesome

Magnus was a family name and I just loved Hamish.

Duncan was my first choice but DH vetoed it!