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Can I have a Magnus and a Fergus?

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nameshelp · 19/07/2019 13:31

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!

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IfNot · 19/07/2019 15:31

Magnus, Hamish and Felix is great! Fergus reminds me of Fungus the Bogeyman.
Love Felix.

IsobelRae23 · 19/07/2019 15:32

Shaun?

Deadringer · 19/07/2019 15:35

What about Stewart, that's a great Scottish name. Ian is nice but a bit plain compared to your other names maybe? Callum is lovely imo.

TeachesOfPeaches · 19/07/2019 15:35

I have a Magnus and get lots of compliments !

PineappleSeahorse · 19/07/2019 15:45

Not to my tastes but if you're looking for something a little different a friend has a Tavish.

TankGirl97 · 19/07/2019 15:51

I have a Felix and no one has ever meowed at him!!

I think Magnus and Fergus are fine for brothers and both lovely names.

littlemeitslyn · 19/07/2019 16:06

I like the name

mintich · 19/07/2019 16:16

I'd go for Fergus but it is one if my favourite names! How about Rory? Either spelling!

Awrite · 19/07/2019 16:17

Love, love Magnus and Hamish.

Fergus not a patch on those two.

What about Alexander and then Alex or Xander as nn?

CallMeRachel · 19/07/2019 16:36

I'm in Scotland and this Fergus goes well and not at all matchy. I know of one who's a teenager now and goes by Ferg or Fergie.

Alternatives could be Campbell, Struan, Angus, Alistair, Gordon?

oldfatgreycat · 19/07/2019 16:38

Gregor/ Gregory

MrsDimmond · 19/07/2019 16:44

Angus?

MrsDimmond · 19/07/2019 16:46

Sorry just noticed Angus has already been suggested.

MrsDimmond · 19/07/2019 16:46

Ewan? any spelling variants

Icklepup · 19/07/2019 17:06

Magnus, Hamish and Felix!

Magnus, Hamish, Rufus?
Magnus, Hamish, Dexter?
Magnus, Hamish, Declan?
Magnus, Hamish, Caspian?
Magnus, Hamish, Dashell?

TeaForTheWin · 19/07/2019 17:09

Aaron
Travis

Ginger1982 · 19/07/2019 17:20

No, I think too similar. I know a Fergie.

I love Lachlan.

Idratherhaveacupoftea · 19/07/2019 18:15

Hector.

Thiswayorthatway · 19/07/2019 18:21

Felix
Dexter

Goforitgirl · 19/07/2019 18:22

They’re all a bit Scotland the brave for me

MrsDimmond · 19/07/2019 18:29

Goforitgirl no need to pass comment on the names of existing dc. OP was asking about dc3 in relation to current names

verystressedmum · 19/07/2019 18:31

Yes Lachlan

roseenglishrose · 19/07/2019 18:37

I have an Angus and would have a Hamish or Fergus too. Other Scottish boys name suggestions:-

Sorley
Ruariadh
Innes
Struan
Ramsay

I love Flora for a girl

Bookworm4 · 19/07/2019 18:39

Euan
Lachlan
Callan
Strowan

KondoKonvert · 19/07/2019 18:46

I love Hamish, Magnus and Fergus. All we're on my boy list...I had girls!

My DD is Flora and I love her name.

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