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Is Thomas just too popular at the mo?

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hw2004 · 18/07/2008 13:17

I posted a few days ago asking your views on Rory and Sebastian. I like both but am just not 100% iykwim. I've now got 8 weeks to go and nothing really grabs me as I do want fairly traditional and nothing too modern.

Thomas was my Grandad's name and I would have Thomas Alexander - Tom/Tommy for short.

do you know of lots of them where you live?

H x

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Hants · 20/07/2008 21:44

I agree with your DH don't like Sebastian (sorry to any out there).

Hants · 20/07/2008 21:43

I love the name Thomas, (Tommy and Tom for short)that was one of the names on our short list, and the only reason we didn't used it was because he look like a Thomas. I don't know of any Thomas's in my sons nursery. Go for it (I like th second name too).

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hw2004 · 20/07/2008 16:26

Thanks for your opinions. It is very popular but I do think we will probably go with it as it's actually an option DH is keen on (I just can't persuade him on Sebastian). So i think it will be Thomas Alexander.

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funnypeculiar · 18/07/2008 23:01

One other thing, it is deffo timeless rather than one of those 'popular at the minute but will date you in 20 years type names (cf Samantha in the 70s, or Lily now, I'd say)

funnypeculiar · 18/07/2008 23:00

Ohhh, I have a Thomas Alexander, so may be slightly biased here .

It's not the most unusual name, tis true ... but - ds has so far always been the only Thomas - in 2 nurseries, one preschool & his school class. In fact, I only know (vaguely) of one other Thomas locally under 5. Whereas there were 4 Callums at his nursery at one point!

We do shorten it to Thom (do i know you Fimbo ) to be pretentious different, but tbh, it's not been necessary.

Lovely, solid but with potential to shorten in a personalised way. Go for it.

Oh, and when I told my midwife what we were calling him, she started welling up, as she had a Thomas Alexander too!

BexieID · 18/07/2008 22:49

I have a Thomas/Tom. I don't know anyone here with a child called that.

MadBadandDangeroustoKnow · 18/07/2008 22:23

There are lots of Thomases around here too but it's a fine name - and obviously has special meaning for you - so don't be deterred!

SJLTM · 18/07/2008 20:06

I have a Thomas / Tom named after his grandad, he is 9 . Only one in his class and I think year group. Go for it, I still love it.

becaroo · 18/07/2008 19:42

My ds is called Thomas and he is the only one in his class and was the only one in his nursery class too - he is 5.

It was very popular about 8/9 years ago but not so much now....although its still in the top 10 (because its such a great name, obviously!)

bluenosesaint · 18/07/2008 19:29

Actually, come to think of it, I don't know any Thomas' under the age of 9!

Quite surprised really - it is a lovely name

Lovage · 18/07/2008 19:27

There are 4 Thomases in DS's nursery of 60 children - so 1 in 15 children (and roughly 1 in 7 boys) are called Thomas! But I really like it too and am considering it, but like you, wondering if it's a bit too popular.

fridayschild · 18/07/2008 18:00

DS (5) has two best friends called Thomas.

One is his friend from school, where there is only 1 Thomas in the class. The other is in a different part of London with 2 other Thomas boys in his (mixed) class, and as a result will only ever write his full name (ie including the surname), and DS1 only calls him his full name. I don't think I would like that myself, but if you are happy with it I do agree it is a nice name.

fridayschild · 18/07/2008 18:00

DS (5) has two best friends called Thomas. One is his friend from school, where there is only 1 Thomas in the class. The other is in a different part of London with 2 other Thomas boys, and as a result will only ever write his full name (ie including the surname), and DS1 only calls him his full name. I don't think I would like that myself, but if you are happy with it I do agree it is a nice name.

Nancy66 · 18/07/2008 17:48

Thomas, Henry, Jack, George, Alfie, Josh, Charlie are all very popular and are always going to be - however they are also all really great names. so if you love Thomas then go with it.

Personally I wouldn't ever pick a ridiculously popular girl's name but i think with boys you can be a bit more relaxed as they just don't care about things like that!

popsycal · 18/07/2008 17:45

Thomas/Tom is a faboulous name. Timeless and never goes out of fashion. DS1 is a Thomas and the only one in his year group - named after his greatgrandd.

seeker · 18/07/2008 17:24

Too popular for what?

There's one Thomas in ds's year group of 60 if that helps.

Ledodgy · 18/07/2008 17:22

LOL Humph.

Ledodgy · 18/07/2008 17:22

Indeed.

HumphreyCushioni · 18/07/2008 17:22

I am going through a latin-inspired phase, ledodgy.

(Or I may have deregistered for a while! )

ahundredtimes · 18/07/2008 17:21

It will always be popular, because it's a great name.

hatrick · 18/07/2008 17:19

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ahundredtimes · 18/07/2008 17:18

I've got one too. And I think there's one on other in his year group.

I think it's just such a good name. I like saying it and writing it. And I like him v. much too.

Ledodgy · 18/07/2008 17:16

Why the I at the end of your name Humph? Have I missed something?

Lovingthepink · 18/07/2008 17:16

I have a Thomas who we call Tommy. I don't know any others in his class if that helps.

HumphreyCushioni · 18/07/2008 17:15

Me too, Ledodgy.

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