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Does this posh name sound nice or rediculus?

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rollonbedtime · 06/12/2009 18:20

I just wondered what people thought of the name Monty for a boy?
I'm not pregnant, but we are trying. I do like posh names, but not rediculus sounding. Does Monty sound rediculus in this day and age? I also like Oliver, Elliot, Hugo and Archie.
Please don't worry about offending me, as I say, I'm not even pregnant yet. Just wondered weather I have bad taste.

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rollonbedtime · 06/12/2009 18:52

Oh yes, Withnail and I. I love that film. I also think Uncle Monty was fab in it.

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sassy · 06/12/2009 18:52

Oh, it's a dog's name.

Seriously, I've known 2 dogs called it. Ridiculous

JaneiteMightBite · 06/12/2009 18:51

I hate Archie and don't like Elliot much but love Monty and Oliver.

PheasantPlucker · 06/12/2009 18:51

Yes, 'Uncle Monty'..... 'my dear boy...' Great character!

BitOfFun · 06/12/2009 18:51

I have just decided my imaginary baby boy will be called Ignatius. Iggy Jones would be a cool kid. I almost want him to be real.

skidoodle · 06/12/2009 18:50

I really dislike the name Oliver.

And I have TWO nephews called it.

skidoodle · 06/12/2009 18:48

Monty to me will always be "I mean to have you, even if it must be by burglary".

So I'm going with ridiculous.

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rollonbedtime · 06/12/2009 18:46

I think it might be a love it or hate it kind of name, leaning more towards the latter.
I think Oliver is a safer name. I don't think many people would dislike that name.

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rollonbedtime · 06/12/2009 18:44

Lol Oh, O.K!

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SoupDragon · 06/12/2009 18:38

Poncetastic

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rollonbedtime · 06/12/2009 18:37

Yes, we were always planning on having a Lucy and Oliver, a long time before we were married. We used to talk about future children.
We have our Lucy, we're just waiting on the Oliver now. (Or maybe Olivia)

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MaggieNollaig · 06/12/2009 18:35

I like it,, maybe you're not posh enough!! That's not an insult btw. There are names I ruled out for similar reasons. Hugo,, hmmm do I have my own antiques business to pass on to him? (no).

Julius... Am I certain he's destined for greatness? (sadly no)

By the way, I met the mum of a monty in Wimbledon about 4 years ago, just after i'd had my dc2 and she wasn't at all posh. So maybe it's not even a posh name anymore.

Disregard my entire post.

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rollonbedtime · 06/12/2009 18:34

Thanks, I don't think it sounds wet. I thought it was quite manly sounding. I don't know if I'd be brave enough either. I do like it though.

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tiredfeet · 06/12/2009 18:34

I think Monty is ok, not ridiculous but it is a bit drippy sounding, and it sound more like a nickname than a real name. Would it be short for something?

Really like Oliver though

sweetnitanitro · 06/12/2009 18:31

I know a woman with a DS aged about 6 months that is called Monty, short for Montague. I'm not that brave, I would go with one of your other choices.

buktus · 06/12/2009 18:30

the full monty....

LetThereBeRock · 06/12/2009 18:28

I hate Monty. I've no problem with posh names but I just hate the sound of it and it's very 'wet'.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 06/12/2009 18:21

Monty is a fab name, not at all ridiculous

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