Sonny

[RhiannonGyspy]

Thinking of using Sonny (in our top three names), what do you think of it? Middle name Joseph.

@mammysharkdoo

It's a lovely name. God there is some trolls on here. I think you have to be pretty cool to be called Sonny 🙂

Your name does not bestow any character/personality traits on you 🙄 What a ridiculous post 😂😂😂

Sonny is a popular Hindu and Sikh name, there is nothing patronising, horrendous or nicknamey about a traditional religious name.

I know an 18 year old Sonny and it's very nice on him, doesn't sound juvenile at all

@mammysharkdoo

It's a lovely name. God there is some trolls on here. I think you have to be pretty cool to be called Sonny 🙂

What a stupid post.

The OP asked "What do you think of it?" That is the whole point of the Baby Names board: to garner opinions.

Also, you don't know what a troll is.

I like it

@theyeasayer

I agree with you, re: trolls, they live under bridges and say "I'm a troll, fol-dee-rol" all the time.

They have never been accused of sneering at peoples names - I think you will find that even the goats agree with that.

Don’t be put off by what people write here. You will get extreme viewpoints. I’m a teacher and we have a Sonny at school. Whilst unusual, the fact is that it’s the person you love first then the name gains favour when you know good people with a certain name. People in your circle will love your son and therefore love his name. It’s also better to have a unique name than be one of thousands of Oliver’s or Josh’s in a class.

Sonny Corleone was taken seriously. However, his real name was Santino.

I like it, but only really as a nickname I think.

I love it

Love it!

I actually quite like it, but would prefer Joseph Sonny than Sonny Joseph.

I know of one Sonny and really find it hard to get past the name, I really hate it.

Friends have had children with names I originally dislike that just become normal over the months and years and I just manage to forget how I disliked the name to start with but Sonny (and Teddy!) is the exception.

The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.

I love Sonny and actually know an older man called Sonny so think it’s fine for adults too.

Awful. You wouldn't call a girl Daughtery.

I know a Sonny. The name was fine as a child but as an adult it's embarrassing for him. Sonny Jim is a well known saying. Call him James and Sonny as a nickname. You have to think of the baby no longer being little and cute and think of a 50 year old man working in a professional environment.

I love Sonny! I'm surprised people here think it's a strange name considering I know quite a few. Sonny Joseph sounds great. 😊

It’s a silly affectation and would be a burden for anyone in adult life.

The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.
Well, not Sonny, clearly
The comments aren't awful, but the name really is.

I dislike it and it will hardly be appropriate when he gets to fifty-odd years old.

how I disliked the name to start with but Sonny (and Teddy!) is the exception.
God, yes! Teddy is almost worse. But it's neck and neck, really, they're both ludicrous.

Hate it

@LouisBalfour

It’s a silly affectation and would be a burden for anyone in adult life.

Having an common Sikh/Hindu name is a huge burden

It doesn't meet my 'having an important job interview as an adult' test.

“The comments on here are awful! Would love to know what these people have named their children.”
A classic boy’s name that has been popular throughout the generations and has a well known short version. He’s very happy with it and it fits well with his professional life.

I know one who is about 12/13 now. Tbh his bro gets all the hassle as he’s called Jude and everyone just sings at him.