Brodie for a boy? (Scotland)

[Mountaina]

We like the name Brodie. It's a Scottish name meaning 'little ridge' I believe.

We are Scottish, living in Scotland, and I'm hearing this name more often.

Any opinions on it, is it too popular?

Also thoughts on our other names would be a huge help too...

Brodie (both like)
Luke (I like)
Fergus (DH likes)
Zachary (both like, worried its a bit long though)

It is quite popular, I know about 3 or 4 currently in nursery-in Scotland though. I thought it meant second son. Nice enough.

@DaddyPigMustDie yes, I agree! I think some people wrongly associate 'surname' first names as 'too American' or 'faddy'. However, in Scotland, a surname for a first name is a very traditional choice!

I know a few Brodies but I find it to be a very unattractive name. It has an unpleasant sound. It's much better than Fergus though. Luke and Zachary are nice.

Brodie is nice
Fergus is awful I don’t like it at all sorry

I have a child called Brodie. I'm in Scotland too

I've found that there are also a zillion dogs called Brodie up here 🤦🏽‍♀️

Brodie is the best name I’ve heard in ages!

I've found that there are also a zillion dogs called Brodie up here

We didn't get another boy to use it on so I think we would use it for our next pet too 😻

@HeyYouWithTheSadFace now you mention it, I have heard of a few Brodie dogs!

Are you still happy you picked Brodie though?

My Brodie is a girl! 😂

Yeah, I'm happy with it. I'm a teacher and there are no Brodies in my whole school either. I know it is rising in popularity though.

From your list Brodie is amazing, Fergus very good, Luke and Zachary are nice but a very different feel.

Brodie is a lovely name. Albeit common. I know quite a few. From Scotland to Cornwall

Also in Scotland and I've come across a couple (all boys), but my most loved Brodie is a border terrier! I really like Fergus though and Luke is a classic under-used name.