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[Opinions] Fergus
What do you think of the name Fergus? Associations/Feelings? With the nick name Gus?
How do you think it sounds with possible brothers - Henry, Finnegan, Leo - and possible sisters - Ingrid, Adelaide, Eloise?
Any middle name suggestions? What about Fergus Oliver? Thanks!
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Love itMy family is from Ireland (I'm in the US) so this name doesn't seem strange to me at all. It reminds me of Stephen Rea's character in "The Crying Game" before he changed it to Patrick. The only slight drawback with his brothers' names is you've already got an "F" name, Finnegan. But with an "H" and an "L" name, it isn't so noticeable. Then again, if you call him Gus (love it!) on a daily basis, then it isn't really an issue afterall. Go for it!Fergus Oliver is terrific. Others you might like:Fergus Alan
Fergus Malcolm
Fergus Edward
Fergus James
Fergus Noel
Fergus Callum
Fergus Declan
Fergus Eamonn
Fergus Patrick (if you're a fan of "The Crying Game")
Fergus Benedict
Fergus Jude
Fergus Aubrey
Fergus Kendall
Fergus Kenneth
Fergus Keith
Fergus Ranald
Fergus Ivor
Fergus Daniel
Fergus Martin
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This name has always struck me as very "dorky", but that might just be because I associate it with Ferguson, the annoyingly geeky brother on Clarissa Explains It All (wow, I haven't thought about that show in ages!). I think, however, I could become inured to it if I met someone by this name who wasn't consistent with my current stereotype, and I could possibly come to like it. I think Gus makes a fine nn. I like it better than something like Fergy.I also think it fits in well with your other choices. Fergus Oliver is ok, but I think Oliver Fergus sounds better.
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Sorry, but to be honest I think it sounds disgusting! It sounds like fungus.
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It makes me think of fungus.I like Gus, but prefer Augustus, or Gustav as the full name.
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Fergus is unattractive sounding to me, but the only Fergus I've ever heard of was the bratty younger brother on the Nickelodeon show from the 90s, "Clarissa Explains It All". :b I adore Gus as a nn, however, I just prefer the full names Augustus, August, and Angus more.
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I thought of Ferguson too. I think of a really obnoxious and nerdy boy. Fergus just sounds really unattractive to me. Gus is very nice though, with another fullname.
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ah, yes... I remember Ferguson now!
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That's what I was reminded of too, though his name was actually Ferguson.
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I thought it was Fergus, but you guys are right, it was Ferguson. :b Ah well, still reminds me of him, lol.
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I love Fergus, though slightly prefer Fergal. I like the nn Gus too.Sounds fine with the others and Fergus Oliver is ok but Oliver is not a favourite.Associations - our very own Firgoose, who used to post here.Middle names:
Fergus Charles
Fergus Henry
Fergus Michael
Fergus Laurence
Fergus Peter
Fergus Edwin
Fergus Lachlan
Fergus Alan
Fergus Bryn
Fergus Jack
Fergus John
Fergus Daniel
Fergus William
Fergus Ciaran
Fergus Owen
Fergus Ewan
Fergus George
Fergus Walter
Fergus Tristan
Fergus RoryAny good?
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I like -Fergus Henry
Fergus William
Fergus OwenThanks - sounds like so far we are the only ones who like it... :)
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