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Monty... What's it short for?

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orchidnap · 24/04/2016 11:36

DP and I love the name Monty, but obviously would choose a longer name for full name with Monty being a shortened version.

DP likes Montgomery, and I cant help feeling its an old man name. I just couldnt imagine a little boy called Montgomery.

I found Montague in the book we have, though my concern is that everyone has heard of Montgomery, but would they know of a Montague, or would it sound a bit "made up"

What would you choose? Any other options gratefully received too!

If it makes any difference we have a Felix already.

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badtime · 26/04/2016 00:25

Here are some names ending 'mont': www.babynamespedia.com/end/m/mont

The most usable ones (to my mind) are Beaumont or Lamont, but there are a couple of the others that I think would grow on me ('Stop that, Esmont!')

Most of them look like typos, though.

Gummibaers · 25/04/2016 14:49

Martin and Monty are completely different names imo. You might as well choose any name and nickname your child Monty then.

I wouldn't choose a nickname if I didn't like the full versions of it (which imo for Monty are either Montgomery or Montague).

prettybird · 25/04/2016 13:43

The Monty I know is because his surname is Lamont.

A4Document · 25/04/2016 13:30

I think Monty on the birth certificate would be fine. It could also be short for Montgomery or Montague.

If you don't mind having a full name that isn't related to the nickname, then Martin. But I'd see Marty, not Monty as short for Martin (wouldn't it be Montin, Monty for short?)

almostthirty · 25/04/2016 13:16

I know 2 montys both have Monty on the birth certificate.

LadyAntonella · 25/04/2016 13:14

Yes Mitzy!

ApocalypseSlough · 25/04/2016 11:46

Martin nn Monty is a fantastic idea as it gives wriggle room in later life and will raise no eyebrows.
Lovely Saint Martin

MitzyLeFrouf · 25/04/2016 11:39

Uncle Monty

Monty... What's it short for?
DinosaursRoar · 25/04/2016 07:25

Well, as an adult, he'll probably introduce himself as Monty in informal settings, unless he prefers Montgomery or Montague.

By giving him a long version, you are giving him options. (Then have to accept he might not use the options the way you would!)

moonface1978 · 25/04/2016 06:36

Montmorency

Leigh1980 · 25/04/2016 06:31

What about using the name Montell?

Monty means a Mountain of the Ruler and is an awesome name 👍😄

WellErrr · 25/04/2016 06:27

Also made me think of Mr Burns.

Montague is a lovely old name though, I'd use that.

Expatmomma · 25/04/2016 06:18

I know 2 Montys both come from army families so I guess they are shortened from Montgomery... A significant name in British military history.

I would vote for Montgomery known as Monty.

CoolforKittyCats · 25/04/2016 05:46

It made me think of Montgomary Burns from the Simpsons

Me too.

DropYourSword · 25/04/2016 05:20

I was also about to say Montezuma

FishWithABicycle · 25/04/2016 05:15

Ah I came on here to see if anyone had mentioned Montmorency. Also Montezuma.

Allalonenow · 25/04/2016 01:32

Montmorency is an epic name, and soooo cute for a little chap as Monty.

dizzytomato · 25/04/2016 01:31

I once taught a Monty whose full name was Monserrate. His father and grandfather had the same name, I think his family were Puerto Rican.

TheNewStatesman · 25/04/2016 01:19

Edmund? (stretching it a bit...)

Just make sure you love the full name too, because he will probably not want to be Monty when he is older.

MissTurnstiles · 24/04/2016 23:56

I don't understand the need for a longer name you'll never use. Seems to be a MN thing.

I don't understand why you wouldn't do this. Why wouldn't you give your future adult child the option of sticking with their informal short form or using a more formal full name as appropriate. They will be adults for much longer than they are sweet little children.

Montgomery is FAB, OP!

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orchidnap · 24/04/2016 21:33

Dinosaurs I thought about that, but then thought I couldnt imagine a teenager, or a young man called Montgomery. I thought about if when I'd met DP he introduced himself as Montgomery, and I know I'd have been a bit "oh... that;s unusual" Hmm

Beuamont is a fab name! But a relative has a Beau, so we can't use that I think it would be too similar. I'd be the subject of an AIBU haha. Grin

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zoomtothespoon · 24/04/2016 21:08

My old cat was called Montgomery, NN Monty

Wafflenose · 24/04/2016 21:07

I know three Montys - two aged about 10 (Montague and Montgomery) and one aged about 6, who is just Monty.

Gummibaers · 24/04/2016 20:36

Monty sounds very nicknamey and imo needs a full name on the birth certificate. I prefer Montgomery to Montague.

OSETmum · 24/04/2016 20:00

I know a Monte (said the same as Monty) which somehow looks more like a proper, full name.