which one do you prefer?

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Dominic or Jonathan

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Bowl, it won't be shortened. The great thing where we live is people ask you what you want your child to be called and they call them that. If i introduce him as Dominic then that is how he will be known as. Nurseries only use the full version of the names, no nicknames.

I call my Dd Bella but in nursery she is called by her full name, Isabella. I am sure i won't be using Dom or Jonny as NN. I am more the "pumpkin" and "monkey" NN person.

Once he gets to school it will almost certainly be shortened to Dom or Jonny. But it will be his name so his place to say whether he likes it or not.

True squoosh. Dd corrects people on her name and she is 3. Some have called her Isabel and put them straight and some have tried to call her Bella like i do, they are corrected as well. I am not fussy about NN though.

Did i mention i am in labour. Contractions every going on and here i am Mning...it's going to be a long night.

Oh wow, good luck!!!!

Dominic. Good luck tonight.

Looks like DH is winning. Dominic is on the way folks thanks so much for helping us make a decision.

I love Dominic. We have an awesome friend named that, whereas the 2 Jonathans I know are sort of wet!

Blimey, you are a lot cooler than I was in labour.

Good luck, let us know how it goes and what you decide on.

Just saw the update - fingers crossed its a good night! Good luck xxx

John, nn Johnny.

Jonathan is wet. And unnecessary - like saying Michaelathon.

Oh just read update! Great - I really like Dominic too. Best of luck - newborn snuggles are on their way!

Dominic is a lovely name, and goes better with your surname.

Good luck tonight OP!

Dominic

Dominic

Oh just seen that Dominic is on his way! Great choice! Congratulations!!

Dominic

It will become Dom, which is truely awful.

He'll probably do it himself just to annoy you.

Hello everyone Dominic eventually graced us with his presence at 3pm yesterday after being in labour for 19hrs.I was trying for a VBAC but the little monkey was so high up that he could not be born vaginally. However, he is the coolest baby ever. He was put next to me and found the boob himself in seconds, latched on and is doing great. Because he was not engaged i ended up having a C Section which was not bad at. He is a big boy of 4.1kg with a full head of hair and the connection i have with him is amazing. Thank you all for helping with choosing the name. It suits his viking big self. Now I am off to getting my well deserved new born cuddles.

Awwwww I'm so happy for you. Welcome to the world big, strapping Dominic!

Congratulations! You've chosen a fab name.

Dominic

Not keen on Jonathan but like johnny and johnty

Lovely name! I was never allowed to have it and so I'm v jealous

Congratulations

Dominic !!!!! By miles

Nn doesn't have to be Dom- there's also Nick and I once came across a Mini.

Pooh. Just caught up on this, after posting. Great name!!!!