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Monty?

39 replies

loobylu3 · 29/07/2008 20:14

Would like to run a couple more names past everyone to see the general reaction.

Thinking about the name Monty which I think a great name. What do you all think? Is it too poncey or more suited to a dog?

Also like Theodore (Theo) and Rafael (though we aren't Spanish).

Also have several more traditional, popular names on the list but may be tricky getting DH to agree so exploring all options!!

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Byeethan · 29/07/2008 20:27

I had a cat called Monty, after the Pythons

Janni · 29/07/2008 20:27

Don't like Monty

frazzledoldbag34 · 29/07/2008 20:26

Big YES for Monty (but then I do like the unusual).

But yes, nice.
Also yes to Theo

Big Fat No to Rafael though. Sounds poncy and pretentious if you're not spanish!!!

Go with Monty. Sounds characterful

vanloadtovenice · 29/07/2008 20:26

Gosh, aren't people mean! I like them all, but Rafael was on our boy list too. Have a friend with a monty, like it very much - would you have Montague? Know an our age Raf, he is also called Raffy which is cool too. Either Raffy or Monty for me!

moondog · 29/07/2008 20:20

No.
Christ, no.

funnypeculiar · 29/07/2008 20:19

I know a Monty (he's 4) - suits him down to the ground. So a yes from me.

Love Theo & Rafael too though. Specially Rafael - although less sure about Raf (which is what it WOULD be shortened to...

bluenosesaint · 29/07/2008 20:19

Monty - no
Rafael - no
Theo - yes

Sidge · 29/07/2008 20:18

Monty is a dog's name. My dad's dog's name actually!

Definitely not Rafael unless you have a Spanish connection.

Theo is ok. Dull but ok.

DorrisMcWhirter · 29/07/2008 20:17

Monty = dog, sorry
Theo - like it (but do find myself humming the theme to 'The Chipmunks', sorry again!)
Rafael = teenage mutant hero turtle

I'm just not helpful am I?
Theo is best

Ellbell · 29/07/2008 20:17

Or Uncle Monty in 'Withnail and I'?

TwoWashTutter · 29/07/2008 20:16

theo ok

monty no

Califrau · 29/07/2008 20:16

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RustyBear · 29/07/2008 20:15

Still says Python to me...

MaloryTowersUrbaniteLady · 29/07/2008 20:15

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