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Would you go for Thomas or Oliver

57 replies

Mrsgrumble · 11/11/2014 20:29

That's it really.
Thank You

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Wishfulmakeupping · 12/11/2014 10:20

They both so so popular but if you're ok with then Thomas as I like Tommy as a nn

originalusernamefail · 12/11/2014 10:18

Another one for Thomas

TSSDNCOP · 12/11/2014 10:15

Oliver. But I'm biased.

Will say this though. Every Oliver/Ollie I know is a little devil Wink, every Thomas is as good as gold.

hatsybatsy · 12/11/2014 10:12

I like both names but I'd go for

Thomas

because in ds's year there are 23 boys and 5 of them are called Oliver Shock

CrispyFern · 12/11/2014 09:52

Hate Oliver. Hate 'Ollie'.

Badvoc123 · 12/11/2014 09:48

Thomas.
Timeless.

burgatroyd · 12/11/2014 09:42

But I too would choose something else, though that's not what you're asking

burgatroyd · 12/11/2014 09:41

Thomas
Know lots of Olivers, only one Thomas

divingoffthebalcony · 12/11/2014 09:12

I know it's not helpful of me, but neither. Those names are SO popular and have been for so many years (decades even) they just sound a bit dull to my ears. There's nothing wrong with the names themselves, they're completely classic and inoffensive, it's just the sheer popularity that would put me off.

roastpots · 12/11/2014 09:07

I like them both - but prefer Tom to Ollie as a shortening so I would go for Thomas.

devoncreamtea · 12/11/2014 08:33

Thomas. Tom is much nicer nn than Ollie I think. Both strong names though and classic so either would do him proud I'm sure.

lebkuchenlover · 11/11/2014 22:36

Neither.

There are SO many lovely names to choose from that I wouldn't choose either Thomas or Oliver, both of which are a little overused imo.

Squirm · 11/11/2014 22:09

Thomas is timeless.

StampyShortnose · 11/11/2014 21:58

Neither.

Every other child round these parts is called Thomas or Oliver.

ThisFenceIsComfy · 11/11/2014 21:56

Thomas

ThePerUnaBomber · 11/11/2014 21:55

Thomas

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Mrsgrumble · 11/11/2014 21:55

I think Thomas is a much safer option but dh prefers Oliver. I cannot make up my mind.

Not everyone likes Oliver

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Mrsgrumble · 11/11/2014 21:53

Good Luck bramble

We don't know the sex either and I think it's a girl - but it's 50/50, as thy say so want to be 100percent happy with a boys name also

Thanks all. DS has a very traditional classic name. I love Joseph but cannot go for it, or James either (also love)

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PrincessOfChina · 11/11/2014 21:50

Neither. But I know I'm in the minority thanks to the thousands born each year for the last 10 years at least.

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moonblues · 11/11/2014 21:47

Thomas - much nicer IMHO

BrambleBee · 11/11/2014 21:46

I'm having exactly the same debate (though we don't know if we're having a boy or a girl)! I think we're going for Thomas, because we just about prefer the nn Tom. Good luck, I think either is lovely Smile

MotherOfInsomniacToddlers · 11/11/2014 20:44

Thomas

Bimblepops · 11/11/2014 20:43

Both, but I'm biased!

bouncingbelle · 11/11/2014 20:43

Thomas by a mile