Which spelling Y or IE

[daughterofafarmer]

Which do you prefer and why?

Johnny or Johnnie

Surname 'M' 3 syllables

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Yes but she says he'll be Johnny day to day, sounds like John will just be for birth certs and official forms.

squoosh so wise!

We are taking about it, however like many things it would be easier if DH just kept his nose out

The problem is my Dad is John...and whist I love my dear old pa. I don't really want to name my son after him, just quite like Johnny however I will let my dad think this is the case as that might be a bit mean

After suggesting Johnny, DH now not too sure. And breath....

Johnny, definitely.

Johnny.

I know of four boys called Johnny (tbh I'm not sure they are all spelt like that) from toddler to mid teens, and I just wanted to say that it is a really nice name to say, and suits all age groups really well. I think it's quite a cool name ie the owners of the name are all cool popular kids.

Persuade your DH OP.

John classy timeless name anything ending with y or ie is silly

I hate IE as a name ending; think it is cutesie and horrible.

I have a name that can be shortened to a Y or IE, and woe betide anyone that spells it wrong.

.....no it's not.

I prefer Johnny. I think Jonny looks strange, and Johnnie reminds me of Johnnie Walker.

I have an old fashioned biblical name which people just love to shorten and add an ie to it I hate it

John, nicknamed Johnny is lovely. I'm less keen on Jonny/Jonathan, although I do love the nickname Jonty, which only really works as a shortening of Jonathan.

I agree Bowlers, I don't really like Charlie/Jamie type names but to me Johnny is different. I know Johnnys of all ages and they're generally 'cool' people. One in particular is one of the most handsome men I know and a really talented musician. Oh and one's an 87 year old (or near enough) farmer!

I think it's pretty timeless.

If my child is cool and popular by default does this mean his parents are too, right Thanks Bowler it does suit all ages I agree.

Anything ending with a y or ie is silly Really...do you hold this view just for Johnny or all names ending in y / ie?

Sonlypuppyfat I bet you're a Deborah! I wouldn't fancy being called Debbie either to be honest.

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What a thoroughly nasty post from Angus. Really no need.

Anyway, OP, I much prefer Johnny. It seems more balanced to me. Don't like the ie ending, feels feminine. But it depends whether it's John or Jonathan - one naturally takes the "h" the other doesn't.

Fab name btw, I really like it

I've got a neighbor of 25 years whose just treated me to a mug with Debbie on...oh joy

Whist I'm not the biggest fan of oame y / ie names. Johnny seems oddly a little different to me..

sonlypuppyfat I think a bit of grafitti on their front door aong the lines of 'the name's DEBORAH you stupid mo'fos!' is called for.

That's a brilliant idea thank you

Slightly off-topic but why do people on here talk about 'nicknames' all the time, if your parents register you as William but you are known as Will that is not a nickname, it's just William known as Will (I know it's actually a diminutive).

If your name is William Sharpe but friends call you Sharpie, that is a nickname. Nicknames are not what your parents choose for you.

My brother is Nicholas, called Nicky as a young child and Nick since teenage years, neither are nicknames but he has had a nickname related to our surname since a young age as well. (Sorry lots of nicks there).

I prefer Johnnie but either would be wonderful.

Johnny, I like it a lot.

Johnny. Anything else just looks made up IMO.

TheBuskersDog -I think people misuse the word nickname because it's just easier, although not strictly the correct word.

Especially in a case like this when a theoretical conversation goes something like:-

Stranger: 'What's your name?'
Johnny: 'Johnny'
Stranger: 'Oh what a lovely name. Is that short for Jonathan?'
Johnny: 'No, it's short for John. Oh I mean it's actually long for John. Oh that doesn't make sense. It's a diminutive of John'

Nickname just seems easier, sometimes.