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Monty :)

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FaithHopeandGlory · 17/04/2020 17:53

Hi all, DH and I are discussing names and this one we actually seem to agree on. What are your thoughts?

It's come up on a couple of threads but I thought it may be helpful for us and some others to have some thoughts on this name itself.

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MrsGrindah · 17/04/2020 19:36

There a dog on The Archers called Monty!

It’s not to my liking. Can’t imagine a grown up man called Monty ..or a baby come to think of it!

NameChange30 · 17/04/2020 19:32

I hate it when people say this so I do apologise but Monty is most definitely a dog name.
(There are other names which can be used for pets that I wouldn't write off quite so readily, but for some reason Monty is just for dogs in my mind!)

FriedasCarLoad · 17/04/2020 19:22

Love it, especially when short for Montgomery or Montague.

Not quite sure why so many people have taken to giving it to their dogs 🤷‍♀️

Foxd0g · 17/04/2020 19:16

It's lovely but definitely a Labrador's name!

emmathedilemma · 17/04/2020 18:54

Cute but I'm saving it for a cat.

daisypond · 17/04/2020 18:31

I rather like it, short for Montague.

iklboo · 17/04/2020 18:25

I'm with @MyBeloved, sorry.

crazydiamond222 · 17/04/2020 18:14

It makes me think of the simpsons character monty burns or the rem song which I think was about Montgomery Clift

MummaSt · 17/04/2020 18:14

I like it although I’m not brave enough to use it myself.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/04/2020 18:13

I think it’s one of the worse boys names out there. However you like your Dh likes it, so. It doesn’t matter what I think

JoeExoticsHusband · 17/04/2020 18:09

My childhood dog was Monty.

ofwarren · 17/04/2020 18:09

He could be Montagu (or Montague) like Monty Don. I think I prefer that to be honest.
I like the name though.

MandMand · 17/04/2020 18:08

The first association that springs to mind to me is Field Marshal "Monty" Montgomery, who was quite a controversial figure.

peachypetite · 17/04/2020 18:02

A dog’s name sorry

MyBeloved · 17/04/2020 17:58

Sorry, but it makes me think of Withnail and I!

Namechange4nowt45 · 17/04/2020 17:57

I like a strong male name like Philip or William

Namechange4nowt45 · 17/04/2020 17:56

Monty or Montgomery is a lovely name! Please dont laugh but my parents named there new golden retriever Montgomery or monty for short! I couldn't picture a child with it unfortunately, best if luck Flowers

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