NickMaoriScot Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hi all. First time poster. My Great grandmother was a Howick. My own heritage is Maori (My tribe is called Tainui), Scottish, New Zealander, but most importantly I'm from the Shetland Ilse. My wife and I are having twin boys soon and we are struggling to find suitable names for them. We have decided that their middle names will be their Grandfathers names but we then come to a standstill. My request is that you fine people of the Ilse can suggest some traditional names from the Shetlands. Unfortunately I have no idea how to pronounce some of the names I like the look of, such as Shuard. The boys will be named this way: ******** Jerome MacDonald ******** Mark MacDonald Any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapse Rate Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Pintle and Pilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Erm, no, I don't think that would be entirely appropriate LR. "Rasmie" has to be a strong contender (short for Erasmus) "Lowrie" would perhaps be another firm Shetland favourite (short for Laurence) The 'low' should rhyme with 'plough' in English. Edit: If you want a uniquely Shetland name for either, some other ordinary names have distinct Shetland pronounciations too. Jeemie, or Jeems, for James/Jimmy Tammy for Tommy/Thomas Magnus is a good Norse name and has two distinct variations hereabouts. Magnie is very popular and in the south mainland transforms to Mawnsie or similar, with the 'maw" rhyming with "thaw". There are better phonetic ways to write it but that gives you the idea. Willum for William. Wibby for Wilbert. Drewie for Andrew. I'd probably vote Magnie and Lowrie. The phonetics of this are pretty difficult as I've just remembered that NZ phonetics are fairly wild too. Further edit - Another thing worth is that a lot of rural Shetland names are double barrelled and have been for generations. Hence, you could really make work for yourselves and name one Jeems-John and the other John-Jeems. But Magnie-Lowrie and John-Willum would be more appropriate perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 My general advice to anyone choosing names is quite simple and based on my own personal experience. I like my name but would point out that it is not a simple name to have. It is, I suppose, a high maintenance name. This is because there are alternate spellings. I am Erik, but Eric is more common. I therefore always have to point out the "k" and check afterwards too. No big deal but in a complex world it really is an extra hassle to have to deal with which is avoidable. My advice is therefore not to give names like my own which have multiple acceptable spellings, such as Stephen/Steven, Jane/Jayne, Lesley/Leslie etc. BTW When listing the classic trad Shetland male names Tirval should surely be included. Not just trad of course as one Shetlink user knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleepsie Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Why not call them after their Great Grandfathers. This would surely have more meaning for the lads as they grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooks Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Mitnie is another common use of Magnus. Struggling to think of any others that haven't already been mentioned. My son is called Aidan if he had a brother I always considered Abetin. Only so I could shout Aidan n' Abetin at them. Something to keep in mind though when you name them. The names should be distinct enough that they don't get confused as to who you are speaking to. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hakki (Haakon??), Saundie (Alexander), Lollie (Laurence), Peetie (Peter), Gibbie (Gilbert), Awndroo (Andrew), Gawn (Gavin), Hancie/Hansie (Hans or Hance), Seemin - although probably not wise where English is spoken (Simon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girzie Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 HakkiShuardTirvalTarrelTeddir (Theodore)Magnus, Magnie, Maunsie, Mitnie Or use double names like WillumJohn, TammieAlec, JohnHenry etc as is still done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeksy Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Dirs Hosea as weel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 And watch out for what the initials can spell! That can dangerous but found out too late! Personally I would go with first names that fit in with your community and give them Shetland names for second names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarar Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Hello Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your twin boys! For classic and timeless names, consider options like Benjamin and Samuel, or Henry and William. Wishing you all the best on this exciting journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 I would think after 14 years they would have got the names sorted. Roachmill and George. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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