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I love Ptolemy with the nickname Tolly.

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If I ever use Bartolome, I would use the nickname Tolly for that.

I love Ptolemy. It's different, but I think you could get away with it, especially if you called him Tolly.

I don't see why not. I'm not a big fan of NNs but I would suggest Toley (generally used as a nn for Anatole.)

I like it! It gives off a cool vibe. I think it's usable. Tolly would be a nice name for it. You could also go with Lem or Lemy, but I definitely prefer Tolly.

I think if this was spelt Tollemy it would probably be quite popular - it's the unusual P that puts people off. The actual sound of the name is pleasant and friendly. There have been over 100 of them born since 1984 in the UK, so it clearly is usable today, and I know of a small one who's maybe 2 now. Tolly is a great nickname.

I really like the sound of it, but I'm sure how usable it is. It's so tied to the one guy, and it would be quite a name to live up to. I'd fear it would seem over-the-top. It is definitely a GP for me. I love the nn Tolly.

has kind of a phlegmy feel to it... I wouldn't use it ever. It's only 2 syls. doesn't need a nn. Not so attractive.

I think it would be a great pet name. Like a dog or a goldfish :P But if I met a person named Ptolemy, I'd think it was pretty cool. I picture an old, eccentric, professor-type person.
I guess how useable it is just depends on how brave you are with names :P It isn't something I'd automatically label as useable, but it could work.
Nns... Tolly? Lemy? ...Pete? That's a stretch...