Opinions on the name Monty for a boy

[ED1984]

We are keeping baby's name a secret to everyone we know, and are currently leaning towards Monty. I am having doubts about it though - and would appreciate opinions on the name. Thank you!

I think of a particular line from Withnail and I which i won't repeat on here...!

Other than that, i like it, but you will have a lot of people tell you it's a dog's name.

I came on here to say two things.

Dogs name
With nail and I.

See I have been beaten to both. Sorry, not keen.

I love it, but it was my Grandad's name so I am slightly biased!

My stepson is called Monty. It's a bit weird I think. Sounds militaristic, of reminds me of male strippers (The Full Monty).

Really like it.

Very ww2 bomber pilot

It was our nn for ds2 when he ws a bump. (ds1 bump was Bomber)

Don't mind Montgomery. I do know three canine Montys but people do love to tell me that DS's name is a dog's name and I couldn't give the tiniest shit.

I love it.

I like it. Reminds me of Monty Don (yum!)

Thanks everyone - keep the opinions coming - I am enjoying hearing the negatives and the positives and the reasonings for these opinions.

I like Montgomery nn. Monty (prefer longer names with nns.) - go for it! Unfortunately we did name our dog this so we can't use it, although I wouldn't let the possible dog name usage put you off..I gave DS the same name as my family dog when I was growing up...!

I had a cat called Monty.

New baby at playgroup called Monty - not abbreviated.

Like it

Ooh, we nearly had Monty, it was bump's name all the way through. Guess we sort of chickened out as;
We weren't sure we liked Montgomery for the birth certificate
Research here and elsewhere did indicate it was a bit 'doggy'
He didn't look like a Monty when he came out. Actually he looked like a Bill but we didn't go with that either
In truth we just weren't brave enough either. We have gone with Gabriel as he is a Christmas baby, this has pushed the boundaries of acceptability but once named most people can't say anything against it (apart from dh's Gran who is quite rude outspoken)
If you love it, go with it, it's a great name - a Monty will chose his own path in life I think.

I like it, I know a blonde haired floppy surfer dude child who is a great rugby player called Monty.

It was our choice for a boy (nn for Montgomery). We had girls though!

I do like it but the 'Withnail and I' link is very strong indeed for me - thinking of the same quote as you, SlinkingOutsideInFrocks!

Love it (as a shortening for Montgomercy/Montmorency)- despite loving Withnail (which, cult as it is, will not be known by your son's peers I suspect) I know one & he is lovely Dh wouldn't entertain the long versions though!

horrible unless you're very upper middle class then could probably get away with it

Sounds like a nick name.
Sounds like he stands to inherit half of Wiltshire.
Wears boden, joules and crew for scruffs.
Nice chap though

Apart from Withnail and dogs and Mr Don, it makes me think of the failed stage star in Sorry I've got no head.

I love it. It's my top choice if I was having another boy. But I'm not. What do u like for girls??? As we might like similar?!

I really like it!

Montague is another source name for Monty.