Monty?

[loobylu3]

Would like to run a couple more names past everyone to see the general reaction.

Thinking about the name Monty which I think a great name. What do you all think? Is it too poncey or more suited to a dog?

Also like Theodore (Theo) and Rafael (though we aren't Spanish).

Also have several more traditional, popular names on the list but may be tricky getting DH to agree so exploring all options!!

[RustyBear]

Still says Python to me...

[TwoWashTutter]

theo ok

monty no

[Ellbell]

Or Uncle Monty in 'Withnail and I'?

[DorrisMcWhirter]

Monty = dog, sorry
Theo - like it (but do find myself humming the theme to 'The Chipmunks', sorry again!)
Rafael = teenage mutant hero turtle

I'm just not helpful am I?
Theo is best

[Sidge]

Monty is a dog's name. My dad's dog's name actually!

Definitely not Rafael unless you have a Spanish connection.

Theo is ok. Dull but ok.

[bluenosesaint]

Monty - no
Rafael - no
Theo - yes

[funnypeculiar]

I know a Monty (he's 4) - suits him down to the ground. So a yes from me.

Love Theo & Rafael too though. Specially Rafael - although less sure about Raf (which is what it WOULD be shortened to...

[moondog]

No.
Christ, no.

[vanloadtovenice]

Gosh, aren't people mean! I like them all, but Rafael was on our boy list too. Have a friend with a monty, like it very much - would you have Montague? Know an our age Raf, he is also called Raffy which is cool too. Either Raffy or Monty for me!

[frazzledoldbag34]

Big YES for Monty (but then I do like the unusual).

But yes, nice.
Also yes to Theo

Big Fat No to Rafael though. Sounds poncy and pretentious if you're not spanish!!!

Go with Monty. Sounds characterful

[Byeethan]

I had a cat called Monty, after the Pythons

[Janni]

Don't like Monty

[southeastastra]

you have to call him montgomery don't you, not just monty

[meglet]

Monty is great. The cricketer (Panesar) is cool.

Theodore and Rafael are nice too.

[RustyBear]

Why do you say we're mean, vanload? OP wanted to 'see the general reaction' & that's what she got.

[chipmonkey]

I knew a little Monty once and he was quite cute, one of twins. So that has biased me in favour of Monty!

[CantSleepWontSleep]

I like Monty/Montgomery, but there are 2 baby Montys by us already!

[lilQuidditchKel]

absolutely NEVER

[funnypeculiar]

Am also assuming you'll have a 'long name' - reckon your options are Montmorency, Montague or Montgomery

[EffiePerine]

Theodore is OK

Uncle Monty - no

Rafael - if not spanish would spell Raphael - not keen

[EffiePerine]

Montmorency is a good name

the dog in 3 men in a boat IIRC

[DumbledoresGirl]

I know a Monty, aged 5. I educated my children the other day explaining who Field Marshall Montgomery of Alamein was...

I like it as a name. Theo is good too. I love Rafael as a name but I do think you could only use it if married to a Spaniard/Italian. Everyone will know you have a lust for Nadal, won't they?!

[loobylu3]

Wow! That was some reaction! Unfortunately mostly negative.
I think it is the kind of name that may produce a negative reaction at first (as it is unusual) but would probably 'grow on you' if you knew a child by that name. All the responders who know a little Monty seem to like it.
Thank you anyway- will have a think!