Mateo/Matteo

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yeeds · 11/07/2021 16:10

Inspired by the Wimbledon final! Do you think Mateo or Matteo is an acceptable name for the son of a British couple with no European links? Just like the name and the nickname Teo. Thoughts please, thanks!

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Ikeameatballs · 11/07/2021 20:41

I like it, prefer it to Matthew.

elp30 · 11/07/2021 20:40

It's a great name.
I say, go for it!

Smokeymirror · 11/07/2021 20:32

Oh no it’s that greasy guy from Benidorm!

msbevvy · 11/07/2021 20:21

Or if it is the shortened version you like the sound of you could go for the Irish name Tao which is pronounced the same.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 11/07/2021 20:13

I have a relative called Matteo but he is half Italian.

Notafootballfan · 11/07/2021 20:11

Love the name Matteo. We met a lovely waiter in Italy with that name. In this day and age I don't think it's unusual to call your child a name used in another country.

RedRosie · 11/07/2021 19:55

Matteo is lovely (I know lots of Italians). If you like it, why not?

JorisBonson · 11/07/2021 19:54

One of my most favourite men I ever met was called Matteo, I think it's a really cool name.

Bunnyfuller · 11/07/2021 19:54

Unless you’re Italian no

Happenchance · 11/07/2021 19:53

I knew one who was called M-Tato by the kids at school.

amylou8 · 11/07/2021 16:36

Benidorm...Mat-Tee-O

Heyyeahyouwiththesadface · 11/07/2021 16:27

I imagine school mates would shorten it to Mat tbh
It does make me think of Benidorm though

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