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Hamish, Rory or Ivo

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TerrazzoChips · 08/12/2022 16:20

Im almost due and struggling to decide between the three names above. I think I prefer Hamish and Rory to Ivo but not sure which. Surname is one syllable, Scottish (but we don’t live in Scotland) and fairly common.

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Dreikanter · 08/12/2022 17:58

Rory, but as you’re Scots I’d go for Ruaridh.

DramaAlpaca · 08/12/2022 19:11

I love Rory and like Hamish. Not so keen on Ivo.

3partypics · 08/12/2022 19:15

My DH is a Hamish with a one syllable Scottish surname, and it goes well. He travels to England often for work and people do struggle with pronouncing it though, often getting called Ham-ish instead of Hame-ish /Hay-mish. His surname is often mistaken for his first name too!

Rory and Ivo are also lovely.

staybyyou · 08/12/2022 19:17

Hamish or Ivo. Don't like Rory as much as the other two.

PritiPatelsMaker · 08/12/2022 19:36

Agree with waiting till he's here and then deciding but out of your list I like Hamish the best Wink

Orphlids · 08/12/2022 22:43

Hamish! Oh, that is just the most gorgeous name. So cute on a little boy, but so strong and masculine for a grown man. I like the unusual ‘sh’ ending. The name has a pleasingly gentle quality.

Rorys are ten a penny. I hear it so often, it has no impact any more. Not keen on Ivo, but I’m not sure why.

RambamThankyouMam · 09/12/2022 07:38

Hamish is a great name.

Rory sounds like the name of a lion in a children's book. Adventures of the Roary Lion.

Ivo sounds like a weird old man who hangs around disused railway stations in North Wales.

Purplemagnolias · 09/12/2022 07:41

I like Ivo.

Rory sounds terrible if you struggle with your Rs. And it sounds like a roar.

Rauha · 09/12/2022 07:43

Hamish

VenusClapTrap · 09/12/2022 08:14

Love Hamish. Can’t stand Rory.

emmathedilemma · 09/12/2022 08:42

Hamish then Rory then Ivo
I prefer Ruaridh to Rory but if you're not in Scotland it might cause confusion.

Luredbyapomegranate · 09/12/2022 09:14

Hamish - v underused

I love Rory but overused right now

Ivo is nice rough

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 09/12/2022 12:26

Hamish!

Hooverphobe · 09/12/2022 12:31

hamish! I may be biased…

CPL593H · 09/12/2022 12:41

I love Ivo (either pronunciation) Makes me think of a knight in chain mail on a fantastic horse, about to set off on a quest.

They are all nice names though!

Adultchildofelderlyparents · 09/12/2022 12:45

Rory used to be my favourite boys name but I think it became quite popular which put me off a bit.
I vote for Hamish - lovely, classic.

PeaceJoySleep · 09/12/2022 12:45

Rory, then Hamish.
Not keen on Ivo at all

giggly · 09/12/2022 12:48

If I’d had a boy he would have been Hamish, as I didn’t it’s my cats name

SirChenjins · 09/12/2022 12:50

Hamish, hands down. Rory is a bit of a drippy name and awful if you can't pronounce your r's, Ivo looks like it's got a bit missing (and to show my ancient age I hear the Welsh Ivor the Engine).

Pashazade · 09/12/2022 12:52

I tend to go by the adults I know and I know one of each and they are all fab, so I'd go with what seems right once he's arrived!

octoberfarm · 09/12/2022 12:55

Another vote for Rory!

DearStranger · 09/12/2022 12:59

I dont think you can go wrong with any of them as they're all great names.

djt87 · 09/12/2022 13:03

I have a one year old rory :-)

LadyEloise1 · 09/12/2022 13:04

Rory

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 09/12/2022 13:05

Do a lot of people on this thread struggle with their Rs?