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Pondering names

26 replies

namesnamesandnames · 14/02/2023 20:49

Just pondering names at the moment.

surname is a simple colour

For a boy: middle name would be william, george or arthur (or william or george, and arthur)

I love the name Blair but with my surname its two labour party prime ministers, so thats a no go sadly.

Im in Scotland, so scottish names are a bonus. Suggestions are welcome

So,

Hamish
Magnus
Angus
Fergus

For a girl: middle name would be louise and/or maya.

Flora
Freya
Marsaili
Morag

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Aria999 · 14/02/2023 20:53

Blake?

Viviennemary · 14/02/2023 20:55

I much prefer the boys names you have chosen for middle names than any on your first names list. I like George best. Of your girls names Morag is awful. Flora and Freya are nice not sure about Marsaili not heard it before.

itssquidstella · 14/02/2023 21:01

I have a Magnus!

Hector
Douglas

Frida
Jean
Margot

fruitandfibreg · 14/02/2023 21:14

I love your boy names SO much. Girls, I love flora.

ofwarren · 14/02/2023 21:39

I love Marsaili!
I first heard it on Outlander and thought it was lovely.

All of your boy choices are good too. I think Hamish just pips it for me.

cheapskatemum · 14/02/2023 21:58

Is your surname Brown? I honestly don't think the first thing that occurs to people will be "Oh, 2 labour Prime Ministers" if you name your son Blair.

ÉireannachÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ · 14/02/2023 21:59

Morag ❤

Masterofcats · 14/02/2023 22:02

Flora may not work with some colour names.
Flora Green probably not great for example and Flora Brown makes me think of dead flowers.Black or white is probably ok with it though.

midsomermurderess · 14/02/2023 22:05

I love Marsaili, so pretty, and Hector. I also have a soft spot for Sorely and Munro.

crabette · 14/02/2023 22:07

Magnus is my favourite of your boys names, though have you thought about Lochlan? Think that's my favourite Scottish boys name and goes really well with your surname.

I'd agree the two (linked!) labour prime ministers would be my first thought with Blair.

Girls-wise from your list I love Freya. What about Cora?

cheapskatemum · 14/02/2023 22:35

How about Keir or Euan?

Mumofgirls2017 · 14/02/2023 22:47

Magnus George Arthur
Flora Louise Maya

fairtrauchled · 14/02/2023 23:15

Fraser
Struan
Callum
Hamish

Eilidh
Ailsa
Iona

canteditme · 14/02/2023 23:21

ADORE Morag! Also love Iona that someone suggested. I think if your surname is Brown I would definitely avoid Blair - not just because they’re two labour prime ministers, but because they worked so closely together. Often hear “the Blair/Brown years” referred to.

Luredbyapomegranate · 14/02/2023 23:36

Flora Louse or Angus William

Although I think Alistair and Iona go really well with Brown

Step away from Morag (please)

AliceMcK · 15/02/2023 02:18

Love Flora but agree it might not go well with certain colour surnames.

Love Morag

What about Agnes? Or Imelda?

I like all your boys names, Fergus and Hamish are probably my favourite.

I’ve always liked Amos.

Rahrahrahraah · 15/02/2023 09:04

Is your surname Brown? I honestly don't think the first thing that occurs to people will be "Oh, 2 labour Prime Ministers" if you name your son Blair

It would definitely be my first thought as the two are so associated with each other!

I like Morag a lot but together with the surname it's a bit drab.

Fergus and Freya would be my picks.

Meandfour · 15/02/2023 09:07

Magnus Arthur Brown is nice.

I don’t have a favourite from the girls list but please don’t go for Freya Maya 😂

plumduck · 15/02/2023 09:09

Yeah you can't have Blair Brown

namesnamesandnames · 15/02/2023 13:14

Thanks guys.

I love Hector but also I’m not sure I could saddle a child with it.

yeah Blair is definitely a no go unfortunately, Blair/brown was my first thought when it was suggested.

Yeah, I’m agreeing flora doesn’t work too well with my surname.

I love alasdair but it’s too similar to my name.

I don’t like Euan, too many children at school called euan/Ewan. Same with Eilidh, I know 7 my age.

Marsaili is by far my favourite.

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evemillbank · 15/02/2023 13:20

The middle names are so much nicer than the other names on your list. But that's just my opinion

KirstenBlest · 15/02/2023 14:44

Gordon for a boy

I only like Flora from your girls' names

BridieConvert · 15/02/2023 14:53

If I had a boy he would've been called Angus William... so that's my vote ☺️

Girls, the only one of your names I like is Freya and that is super popular!
What about Eilidh, Iona, Ailsa, Mhairi, Eilish?

user1492757084 · 16/02/2023 11:03

My faves ..
Morag Louisa
Marsaili Maya or Elizabeth Maya
Hamish George or George Hamish
Angus William

Amdone123 · 16/02/2023 11:11

Hector is lovely, as is Angus, Hamish and Alisdair.
I love Freya. No to Morag !
Ishbel ?

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