Adair

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When we were expecting DS 3 years ago I floated the name Adair on here and many people said it reminded them of a particular Johnny who isn't necessarily what we'd want.
We absolutely love the name and are considering it for DS2. DH is Scottish and I'm half-Scottish. It's the Scottish form of Edgar. Could I have your thoughts?

Makes me think of Red Adair who used to put out fires in oil wells.

It's quite a popular shop in Australia, selling bedding and soft furnishings

I've met two Scottish Adairs in my life and liked them both very much.
I actually love it.

I absolutely love it. Such a strong and beautiful name.

Sounds like an airline

I know two in the US, both women, and for one it was her mother's birth surname.

Reminds me of the village in Ireland called Adare.

and Mad Dog Adair

I’m Scottish, mad dog lives not far from me, and I never thought of it. I love it actually.

I don't usually like surnames as first names - but this one I like!

Don't really like it - it's the name of a homeware store chain in Australia!

I dont like it at all. Nothing Scottish about it either. Sorry but I instantly thought it wasn't a British name tbh

Me too. And imagine some people in Scotland too. And I don’t know if it’s the mad dog connection that makes me think this but it’s really not a nice sounding name to me. Definite no.

Red Adair for me too, which is not a bad thing. Having said that I can't imagine calling a toddler Adair.

It makes me think of the song 'Robin Adait' but I really like it.

Adair is the name of a massive linen and home wears chain in Australia.

I’m Scottish and have never heard this as a first name. Honestly I thought it was an Irish surname. I think if you particularly wanted a link to your Scottish heritage there are a whole host of better options but if you just like it as a name then it’s fine.

I've always disliked names that sound like something else - in this case I can't get past 'a dare'

I haven’t heard it before. I don’t know if it’s because I am unfamiliar with it but it sounds like a random unfinished sound rather than a name if that makes sense.

I like it, not sure it would work outside of Scotland

I love it and have it on the list for poss DS2, however DH is Aussie so might have to strike it off!

I'm not familiar with it and I'm Scottish. Much prefer Alasdair.

Nickname Red.

I'm Scottish and live in Scotland and the only Adairs I've come across are surnames.

That said, I think it would works, there are plenty of strong surnames that can be both a forename and surname....Cameron, Blair, Murray etc

I do love the name Alasdair though, it's slightly softer.

Wow such mixed feelings!

Thanks all