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Edinburgh Live
Alexander Smail

Mum who gave children Scottish names slams friend for calling them 'naughty names'

A mum has sought advice after being told by her friend that her sons' traditional Scottish names are "naughty boy names".

The woman was left "really hurt" after her friend made the "supposedly" light-hearted remark. Her husband is from Scotland, and so the couple agreed to honour his heritage with their children's names.

Their kids are called Arran and Lewis, both named after the Scottish isles. However, she was taken aback when her pregnant friend told her the names are "associated with being naughty".

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