Opinion on name Atholl?

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What everyone's opinion here on the name Atholl? It's just been suggested to me as an option for baby boy due in a few weeks. We are both Scottish but live in Newzeland. Not sure if the name would be a bit odd especially if out with Scotland.

Thanks

love it.

Sounds like someone with a lisp saying asshole too much for me!
What about
Menzies
Tay
Stirling
Munro
Blair

It’s so close to asshole I am assuming this is a joke thread.

It is, isn’t it?? Tell me it is OP

It reminds me of that company-think travel insurance?

The advert says Atol protected. It's a no from me

*edited for spelling

😂 yes that’s exactly what it sounds like!

I have known an Atholl for over 30 years. Not once had the asshole comparison come up. And we were teens in the 90's!

Never heard of it but I have heard many unusual names in my time. Doesn't sound bad to me but I'd prefer Mungo.

😂😂 it really wasn't, Atholl is an area in Scotland and I've never thought of it sounding like Asshole! Now I do!
Thanks for making this obvious to me, I imagine most New Zealanders will think the same since its an unusual name to them.
I think it's fair to say the name is out 🙈

My immediate thought is Blair Atholl in Perthshire. Not a bad association but it's not a name I'd choose.

Isn't it a place in Scotland? (I'm a folkie and there's a tune called Atholl Highlanders)

Sorry, you’re going to have to tell us how it’s pronounced as I’m also another one who written down thinks it’s someone saying arsehole in a piss take way

Just picture Jonathon Ross meeting your child.

It's a no.

I genuinely thought you were havin a laugh. You’ll be able to tell him you nearly called him that but were saved by mumsnet.

I do know it’s a place but it needs to stay that way.

I agree with the PP - my first thought was asshole with a lisp! It’s a definite no OP

I really like it. The 'asshole' thing is a stretch.

I really like it and also know an Atholl (Scottish). It’s a great name and the one I know is a rather cool chap (musician.)

I prefer the spelling Athel (which I assume is essentially the same name)

Haha I know right. I just can't unhear it now 😂 that's why we also went of Angus because lots of newzelandeds thought it souded/ looked like Anus!

Atholl Brose is a pudding or a cocktail, which is what I associate it with.

I think it is lovely.
But then again, I have always had a crush on the 1960s version of Athol (one L) Guy, the double bass player in Australian band The Seekers. Older New Zealanders might make that connection.

Just no as my first thought was Atholl Brose. A Scottish dish.

There is a joke in the movie Made of Honor (terrible but a classic imo!) about how a Scottish mother in law wants to call her future grandson Atholl. The american daughter in law thinks shes saying asshole! I didn't realize until just now it was a real name! But if you like it why not go for it! 😊

Atholl protected.

Sounds like something a travel agent would use.

ATOL protected.

Oh dear. I was going to say I don’t like it but it’s not atrocious, but now you’ve pointed that out I can’t unhear it 😂 I’m picturing the baby from ‘meet the fockers’ saying it 😂