Tommy (not Thomas)

[AnnabelleZippy]

Opinions?

It's in the top 100 (I believe) so I don't agree with the comments of it not suiting adults, etc. as there will be quite a lot of Tommys who will become adults!

So, general thoughts?

I'm a Tom (Thomas to family) and people only ever called me Tommy if they were trying to take the piss.

I've known loads of boys/men caled Thomas and none have EVER chosen to call themself Tommy. I did know one who grew up as Tommy but demanded everyone start calling him Tom at about age 14. I'd wager that 90% of those Tommys in the current top 100 you mentioned will end up doing the same thing.

No.

I have a Thomas (1yo) and think it's up to him whether he wants to be Tom Tommy or Thomas when he's old enough to decide.

However, have no issue with Tommy as a given name. Surely it's no different to all the little boys with Charlie, Freddie, Harry etc as given names?

We have a Tommy in the family. He is Tommy. Not Tom or Thomas. He's in his 20s and it's his name. No issue with full names / diminutives et al.

Too cutesy imo.

Don't get the need for a 'formal' version on the bc. He will become his name.

Not generally a name I like though - I've only ever known VERY naughty Tommys! And he will become Tom as he gets older... so bear that in mind.

Per upthread, my very old Dad has always been and still is Tommy to everyone, friends, colleagues, family, foes .

Tommy on his BC and Tommy ever since!

If you dislike Thomas, name him Thom or Tom and have him known as Tommy. There's no rule that nn have to be shorter than given names.

If you won't put Thomas on the BC then I wouldn't.

I think children should be allowed to choose their own nicknames and grow into and out of names as they get older, choosing a nickname name for life is a bit funny. Plus I don't think they age well .. I can't see a prime minister Tommy but I can a Thomas. It's like putting 'Dave' on a BC or something.

I love it so much I named my cat Tommy, but for a grown man it's as bad as Timmy

I'm not overly keen but baffled as to why Tommy is thought of as so bad when, just as a pp said, there are so many little Alfies Freddies Berties etc running around. No worse surely?

No - not as a standalone name.

Tommy is lovely, choose whatever you like. He is your baby.

I have a Walter and you can imagine some of the reactions we have had to that! Can't worry what others think

No, I really don't like it. If you hate Thomas, you could name him Tom and then call him Tommy while he's little, maybe? Makes me think of Tommee Tippee, Tommies in the trenches, Tommy K, and Trust Tomy!

I think that it may be a burden to carry through life. I can't imagine it in a professional setting. Our children grow up oh so fast so whilst it could start well it may be a millstone much longer. I quite like Thom as a suggestion earlier though he will spend his life correcting the spelling:)

I used to teach a rather troubled, angry young man named Tommy. From about y6 onwards he hated it, and found it babyish and cutesy (he had a point).

Problem was, it was his given name, and our register system displayed given names instead of preferred names. It meant that every single time he met a new teacher, they would innocently call him by the name on the register and he would be irritated, making it really difficult to forge positive relationships with him. He just wanted people to call him Tom.

Don't think about sweet baby Tommy (who can still exist with the given name of Tom). Think of the hormonal 14-year-old that he will be sooner than you think and give him a break.

I don't like it.

I am a cub leader. We had 2 Thomases at the same time so one did become Tommy for ease but I do prefer Tom.

For some reason I think shortened GIRLS names - Abby, Chrissy etc, work better than shortened boys names when you are 20+. Just me.

All I can think is: "How's the peeping, Tommy?" God I loved Philip Seymour Hoffman.

These ‘nickname’ names are all in atm.
There will be a whole generation of Tommy’s, Rosie’s, Poppy’s, Millie, Gracies, Freddie, Teddy, Tilly etc.

Tommy can also go by Tom if he wants?

I’d say go for it but this post is 5 plus years old lol. What did you go for x

Tommy is fine.

He can go by Tom if he wants.

But then, I'm not one who cares about "giving a nickname as a full name", e.g. Rosie and Abbie are perfectly fine for girls, don't need to be Abigail and Rose/Rosalind on the BC.

Plus I don't think they age well .. I can't see a prime minister Tommy but I can a Thomas. It's like putting 'Dave' on a BC or something.

But he could just be Prime Minster Tom if he really wanted. Or use a middle.

Boris isn't even our current PMs actual first name.

My nephew is 20 and called Tommy. It really suits him and he’s glad he doesn’t have Thomas on his birth certificate. I really like the name.

Why wouldn't you give your child the option if Thomas? You're naming someone for life, not just a beautiful, chubby toddler.

I just don't understand the reasoning of 'we'll never call him Thomas' - it's not your name.

Same with other diminutive names.

Thomas is nice.

Tommy is cutesy and reminds me of Tommie Tippee...

Please give your child the option of a proper name.