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Love Sonny as a boy name does it go with surname

35 replies

Rodneyyoudipstick · 23/03/2023 12:41

Love Sonny
Only problem is surname begins with an s and two syllables
Do you think alliteration is a no go for names?

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fairycupcakes · 25/03/2023 20:57

I like alliteration - wouldn’t put me off at all. The name Sonny is lovely too. I’m not sure why there are so many comments saying it wouldn’t suit a grown man… There are far more “out there” names floating around at the moment.
As long as your surname isn’t a noun I can’t see an issue. If you love it, go for it. Good luck x

Luredbyapomegranate · 25/03/2023 20:45

Libre2 · 23/03/2023 12:42

I think Sonny is a no go regardless of surname to be honest. It's a nickname. But yes, I think Sonny Smythe doesn't sound brilliant.

Agree

Wolfiefan · 23/03/2023 18:49

As a previous poster pointed out it is fine. For a cat.
Sonny Jim. Just no.

barca123 · 23/03/2023 18:41

I think it’s fine! People on here are so mean!

ourflagmeansdeath · 23/03/2023 17:41

I am a sucker for alliteration names so I'd think I wouldn't mind it as long is it wasn't something too similar to Sonny in sound.

flutterbyebaby · 23/03/2023 15:20

My cats called Sonny

BananaSpanner · 23/03/2023 14:59

There is a Sonny at my DC school, nobody has ever batted an eyelid at the name as far as I know and he’s a cute kid, suits him.

Sonny Stevens/Sturgess/Simkins/Saunders /whatever all sound pretty cool to me.

Robot278 · 23/03/2023 14:54

Could you use Orson but call him Sonny?

EmpressaurusOfCats · 23/03/2023 14:11

Sonny S could have been a character in a Just William-type book or a kids’ TV programme. I’m sorry OP, it does sound silly but as PPs have said you’ve got the nickname option.

crumpet · 23/03/2023 14:08

Do you think he will love being called Sonny when he is 45?

nowaworriedmum · 23/03/2023 14:06

I really liked it, it was a name I was considering but DH didn't like it. Our surname starts with S.

Sandysandwich · 23/03/2023 13:56

If its a different type of s sound I think its fine, but the same sound would be weird

Sonny Stratford is fine
Sonny Sutton sounds silly

Pinktowelblue · 23/03/2023 13:40

Bunnyhascovidnoteggs · 23/03/2023 12:43

As long as your surname isn't Delight op go for it.

I disgree. Only if your surname is Delight should you use the name Sonny.

LonelyInTheOcean · 23/03/2023 13:38

I think it’s fine, but does depend on the surname. It would work with some surnames and not others. The alliteration itself would be less of a problem.

SleepingStandingUp · 23/03/2023 13:38

Sonny Seagall.
Sonny Spielberg.
I think the alliteration is fine as long as your surname isn't a noun.

I'm afraid tho I'm with the masses. The issue isn't the alliteration, it's a 49 Yr old man named Sonny. I'd at least go Solomon or Simon etc.

MrsMitford3 · 23/03/2023 13:37

DS went to school with a boy called Sonny.
It was his name on the register/what everyone called him.

His actual name was completely unrelated-think George.
Most ppl didn't even know that-but it does give him options.
He is in his 20's and still very happily goes by Sonny

Also-I love alliterative names!

TheWayTheLightFalls · 23/03/2023 13:37

I imagine something like Sonny Simpson/Sadler/Sibley?

I'm not a fan. I actually don't think Sonny is that out there as a first name, but the alliteration makes it sound a bit comical.

Blossomandbee · 23/03/2023 13:34

I think it's fine unless it really clashes with your surname.
I've always liked the name, it's no less a real name than many others.

ALLIS0N · 23/03/2023 13:33

Libre2 · 23/03/2023 12:42

I think Sonny is a no go regardless of surname to be honest. It's a nickname. But yes, I think Sonny Smythe doesn't sound brilliant.

This.

Snugglemonkey · 23/03/2023 13:31

I like alliteration. One of my DC has first name, middle name, last name all the same. It is a lovely name.

Pemba · 23/03/2023 13:25

The alliteration wouldn't matter, but the name Sonny, well it's not a real name. It has connotations of 'boy' so that will be hard when he's older. It's fine as a nickname, can't you give him another name and use Sonny as a nickname? Eg Solomon, Saul, Simon, Simeon.

Livingbestlife · 23/03/2023 13:11

Sonny is lovely

I say alliteration is fine it didnt harm the following

Sylvester stallone

Steven Spielberg

Steven seagal

Sharon stone

To name a few

Go for it 😀😀😀

Reugny · 23/03/2023 12:53

Nope.

Many people will know their history and putting his initials down won't look good.

TenThousandSpoons · 23/03/2023 12:52

Generally I like alliteration but not sure with Sonny. Cartoon character territory as someone said already.

Honeyroar · 23/03/2023 12:51

The alliteration wouldn’t bother me either, I quite like it.