Sonny

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DH has suggested this. I never would've thought of it myself, I don't love it but I don't hate it either.

Thoughts?

No, it's like a nickname or a term of endearment - 'Sonny Jim' etc. It's not a proper name really. Give him a proper name.

I like it as a nn for another name, that way he can choose to use the full name when he’s older if he prefers, either a name with a “son” ending, e.g.

Samson
Harrison
Jackson

or a name beginning with S and ending in n, e.g.

Sebastian (my favourite)
Solomon

Horrendous. It like you just couldn’t be bothered to think of a name.

I really dislike it - it’s right there with Frankie and Jesse. As @daisypond says, it’s like you couldn’t be bothered to think of a name for your son.

I think it sounds like you couldnt think of a "real" name.

However I do know a couple of Sonny's and I think one of Sophie Ellis Bextor's sons is a Sonny.

Personally I'd use a full name like Harrison and then use Sonny as a nn.

Absolutely hate this name.

Yeah I think of Sonny Jim too - which is cute and it does make me smile but no, not a good choice

Dreadful

It might be cute on a newborn but not when he’s a 20 year old uni student looking for a professional job!

Awful.

I had an Uncle Sonny, but he was really a David. It’s a nickname, usually I think because the boy has the same name as his dad,

This is funny- Sonny is my husband’s favourite name for our baby due next month and we have a Frankie!! Maybe they go well together then…..

Sonny Jim

It does sound slightly like you can’t be arsed ..

It's a nickname, not an actual name. The Sonny I knew was actually called James.

I work with young offenders. Sonnys are very over represented!

I usually like very traditional names (Thomas Edward, Samuel etc) but I love Somny! Cool name but not out there.

Dreadful. As bad as Buddy.
Pick a proper name.

It's my first choice, I love it

Awful

...and Cher. Wife-beater.

I've always had a soft spot for Sonny (and Jesse), I thinks it's the clear affection it carries but think a man could wear it well too,

Love love love it

I’ve heard it can be a nickname for a son with the same name as his father to differentiate between the two, like Junior.

Love it. Definitely gets my vote. But I know from past threads that the MN pearl clutchers hate both my kids's names with a passion so I may not be the best person to ask!

Oh and can we just stop with this 'make it a nn but give him a 'proper' name' nonsense. If you like the name, then just give them the damn name. Trying to work backwards from a nickname is one of the weirdest things