Magnus

[HashB]

What’s your impression of this name?
My husbands reaction was, ‘but we’re not Scottish’ which threw me as it’s always sounded rather Viking to me. This is mainly the reason I haven’t thought about it too hard - I love it but to me it’s always felt a bit out there, a bit of a crazy choice that will have people giving each other side eye behind our backs.
I’ve never met one or heard of one.
Thoughts?

just awful

I've known 3 people with this name and all 3 have either changed their name completely or chosen to go by their middle name make of that what you will.

I love it

Pompey the Great?

Unless private school fees are an option it’s a no

To me it's a warlock or wizard's name but that's just from reading too much young adult fantasy fiction so probably a bit of a niche association!

It's ok. I don't like or dislike it really.

It's a very traditional name in Orkney, lots of males of all ages are called Magnus - there's even a Saint Magnus Cathedral!
I'm not overly keen but it's definitely not awful either.

I think it’s great. Strong, simple what’s not to like? I am in Scotland, though. It definitely wouldn’t sound out of place here.

I'll tell that to all the Orkney males named Magnus, none of whom went to private schools (there aren't any in Orkney).

Oh I love it!!
Such a strong name. Perfect.

😂

I think it’s a love-hate kind of name ad I’m afraid I’m definitely not on the love side.

This is complete news to me. I’m from not too far from the Scottish border but have still not met one or ever considered it a Scottish name. Thanks for your reply!

so perhaps the poster should tag on

“or live in Orkney”

Although Orkney is part of Scotland now, there's a lot of Norse/Viking/Norwegian influence/ancestry, and that's where names like Magnus, Thorfinn, Sigurd etc come from. It's very common for little boys to still have these names in Orkney.

Writing a name off as posh, because someone isn't awarebof the origins, is a bit silly imho.

I like it. I also think it’s quite ordinary.

posh?

or just a name more prevalent in private schools than state.

I love it but think it's a rather 'brave' choice outside Scotland.

Do you happen to be Scottish or Scandinavian ?

I like it. I’ve only met one and he was from Orkney!

I absolutely love it.
But l love most viking names.
Was one l considered if l had a boy.. had two girls.
Both viking names.

Suggesting something is more prevalent in private schools inherently includes suggesting it's posh. We both know that. Anyway, this is a digression.

There's lots in Orkney, it's very popular. 😬

Awful. I know a Scottish family with a baby Magnus.