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Monty?

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doitorelsa · 13/12/2010 19:21

Just spotted it in another thread, DH likes it too (miracle). Have a Caspar already. What think you?

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anonymosity · 16/12/2010 01:45

I like the idea that Monty can be from Montefiore - mountain of flowers - only the Italians can put so much imagery into a single word!

cece · 15/12/2010 22:18

I rather like it.

How about Jonty?

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LetThereBeRock · 15/12/2010 20:12

They don't sound any more ridiculous to me than Monty does.

I love the name Caspar,and to me Monty seems very weak when compared with it.

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doitorelsa · 15/12/2010 19:56

This is funny! anonymosity, no worries, I knew you must have mis-read post Wink. Caspar hasn't left his room since I read it out though. Its lovely to be given a reason to get all high-horsey. I still like Monty, do you think it could be a name on it's own? The full versions are a bit beyond ridiculous aren't they?

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SpringHeeledJack · 15/12/2010 13:11

< still roffling at Monty Knobsqueak>

PuppyMonkey · 15/12/2010 12:31

Monty Knobsqueak is a silly name we used to give taxi firms when booking a cab. So they'd turn up to the club saying: "Taxi for Monty Knobsqueak." thought I ought to explain that. As you were.

indiechick · 15/12/2010 09:44

Love it, I know one, he's adorable (only 10 months old). Go for it.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 15/12/2010 09:43

Lovely name for a dog.

agirlcalledvicky · 15/12/2010 09:38

Love it. But only cos I fancy Monty Don....

SpringHeeledJack · 14/12/2010 19:51

how about Fairfax? I keep plugging Fairfax on Baby Names since I heard a Fairfax on R4 tother day

in fact am now trying to persuade dp to try for a Fairfax, but he ain't biting

MardyQuickFollowThatStar · 14/12/2010 19:48

Love it. Quite distinguished.

controlfreakyhohohohohohoho · 14/12/2010 19:48

monty? yuk.

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festivecoatgate · 14/12/2010 19:47

My handsome spaniel is Monty Xmas Grin. Caspar is fab. What about Titus?

MrToad · 14/12/2010 19:46

Our gerbil is called Monty.

There are several little Tarquin- esque Montys in our area

AnnOnimous · 14/12/2010 19:44

Oh, and BTW I love Caspar, it is really unusual without being at all weird.

It's is delightfully out there!

AnnOnimous · 14/12/2010 19:43

My friend's dog is Monty

I like Caspar and Magnus.

anonymosity · 14/12/2010 19:16

Oh don't be offended - you can't please everyone all the time. I must have misread your post though because I'd have been polite enough not to say it if I'd realised. Nobody likes my name either and no one can say it correctly, ever.

MistletoeMush · 14/12/2010 12:59

Reminds me of 'monty the dog with glasses'.

I think I would prefer it if it was short for something.

Having said this I do think that it goes well with Caspar

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doitorelsa · 14/12/2010 12:31

Thanks everyone, very mixed. I am not sure basde on these. Cheers for your comments on the name of my exisitng DS anonymosity, I'll be sure to pop out and change it this afternoon. You spelt it wrong too

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ChippingIn · 14/12/2010 01:16

There was a little boy at nursery called Monty - the first time I heard it I was very Hmm Grin but he was such a lovely kid, full of fun and really, really sweet that I like it now. I don't think it's 'me' enough to call a child of mine that, but for other people I like it Grin

anonymosity · 14/12/2010 00:54

I like it enormously but only because of Monty Don.

I do not like Casper - its too fey and associates with uber posh / alternative schooling.

MelinaM · 14/12/2010 00:16

Oh I absolutely love Monty! would you use just Monty or use a full version? Like Montague, Montgomery ...

LetThereBeRock · 13/12/2010 22:12

It's awful. Utterly wet.

EauRudolph · 13/12/2010 22:02

I know 2 under the age of 2 (one Montague, one Montgomery). It's not really my cup of tea but I can see why some people like it.