Jimmy or James?

[Georgia3Rom]

I adore the name Jimmy and I think it goes wonderfully with DD's name Margo but DH thinks it's more of a nickname and that it wouldn't suit an adult male , he wants to compromise by naming him James and then using Jimmy as nn but I'm not keen on the idea, I know I can't really control what his nn will be and with James it's more likely to be Jamie then Jimmy, so I just want opinions, not on if you like James better but if Jimmy is suitable for an adult.

I agree - James

James on the birth certificate and call him Jimmy.

James nn Jimmy

James on BC for sure. I like both names, and know a few adult Jimmys, but I think that "ie" or "y" endings to names can sometimes sound informal, childish or cutesy and I also think it's good to leave his options open. If you introduce him as Jimmy, everyone will call him that.

I agree with your DH.

James on BC. Jimmy as NN

James is a great name as are nearly all of its nicknames-jamie, jim, jimmy, jam, jameser, etc. Great name.

Good plan to have James on bc, Jimmy as nickname. Works for whatever profession he pursues and is a super nickname too. Also, re going well with your daughter's name, remember that for the vast majority of his life he won't live with or really be paired with her as he'll have his own life and friends, so it's only really a consideration for a pretty small part of his overall life.

James, but that's just because I prefer it. If you prefer Jimmy, use it! He probably won't be called Jimmy, if you put James on the BC + I don't understand the whole 'name your child something different to what they'll be called'! :)