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Sonny

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RhiannonGyspy · 16/09/2020 16:39

Thinking of using Sonny (in our top three names), what do you think of it? Middle name Joseph.

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SeanCailleach · 21/09/2020 15:42

Sometimes a name seems quirky until you meat the whole family. The first time I saw Git as a name I did check if it was an error. Sonny is a lovely name OP.

Mumof3almost4 · 21/09/2020 15:08

I absolutely love it and it's also on my list!!
I know a teenager and a man in his 60s with the name. It really suits them both.
I really don't like traditional or popular names. Everyone's taste is really different. I won't tell people till after he's born whatever unusual name I choose and if people don't like it hopefully they have good enough manners to keep that opinion to themselves.

iloveyoubutilovememore · 18/09/2020 20:46

I love it.

iloveyoubutilovememore · 18/09/2020 20:45

Comments saying ‘really hate it’ I mean. You hate a name? Don’t get me wrong I’d never call my kid James or Callum but I don’t HATE the names. 🙈

Thisismytimetoshine · 18/09/2020 15:45

actually know an older man called Sonny so think it’s fine for adults too.
Why would that make it fine?

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RhiannonGyspy · 18/09/2020 15:17

Wow I didn't realise how controversial this name (not considered a name by some) would be! Lol I still like it though 🤗

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FluffyEggsontoast · 18/09/2020 15:17

Love this name and would consider using it

There's a famous rugby player with the name and he's hot

Fallada · 18/09/2020 15:01

@Bearcub01

The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.

I love Sonny and actually know an older man called Sonny so think it’s fine for adults too.

Well, the whole point of the forum is to get blunt views unsoftened by friends and family trying to be polite. It’s why people post.

My son has a Biblical name.

nachthexe · 18/09/2020 14:57

I know one who is about 12/13 now. Tbh his bro gets all the hassle as he’s called Jude and everyone just sings at him. Grin

Oldbutkicking · 18/09/2020 14:49

“The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.”
A classic boy’s name that has been popular throughout the generations and has a well known short version. He’s very happy with it and it fits well with his professional life.

tornadoalley · 18/09/2020 12:48

It doesn't meet my 'having an important job interview as an adult' test.

SimonJT · 18/09/2020 12:19

@LouisBalfour

It’s a silly affectation and would be a burden for anyone in adult life.
Having an common Sikh/Hindu name is a huge burden Hmm
Napqueen1234 · 18/09/2020 11:50

Hate it

Thisismytimetoshine · 18/09/2020 11:50

how I disliked the name to start with but Sonny (and Teddy!) is the exception.
God, yes! Teddy is almost worse. But it's neck and neck, really, they're both ludicrous.

ginghamtablecloths · 18/09/2020 11:49

I dislike it and it will hardly be appropriate when he gets to fifty-odd years old.

Thisismytimetoshine · 18/09/2020 11:47

The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.
Well, not Sonny, clearly Confused
The comments aren't awful, but the name really is.

LouisBalfour · 18/09/2020 11:45

It’s a silly affectation and would be a burden for anyone in adult life.

len1234 · 18/09/2020 11:41

I love Sonny! I'm surprised people here think it's a strange name considering I know quite a few. Sonny Joseph sounds great. 😊

perfumeistooexpensive · 18/09/2020 11:34

I know a Sonny. The name was fine as a child but as an adult it's embarrassing for him. Sonny Jim is a well known saying. Call him James and Sonny as a nickname. You have to think of the baby no longer being little and cute and think of a 50 year old man working in a professional environment.

ImaSababa · 18/09/2020 10:56

Awful. You wouldn't call a girl Daughtery.

Bearcub01 · 18/09/2020 10:55

The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.

I love Sonny and actually know an older man called Sonny so think it’s fine for adults too.

zigaziga · 18/09/2020 10:51

I know of one Sonny and really find it hard to get past the name, I really hate it.

Friends have had children with names I originally dislike that just become normal over the months and years and I just manage to forget how I disliked the name to start with but Sonny (and Teddy!) is the exception.

notthemum · 18/09/2020 10:44

I actually quite like it, but would prefer Joseph Sonny than Sonny Joseph.

ComeOnHolidayByMistake · 18/09/2020 10:39

Love it!

nzeire · 18/09/2020 10:23

I love it

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