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Arghh boys names are hard.... at least finding any that DH likes
What are your opinions on Thomas. I know it's not as exciting as many of the names liked on here and it's popular, but what are your opinions anyway.
Also do you think a nickname is avoidable. Like most boys names I like the full name but am not the greatest fan of the nicknames (though I could live with Tom as an occasional nickname and maybe Tommo. Really dislike Tommy though)
Middle names would be Samuel George, would Thomas just be way too traditional and bland with three tradional classic names
What are your opinions on Thomas. I know it's not as exciting as many of the names liked on here and it's popular, but what are your opinions anyway.
Also do you think a nickname is avoidable. Like most boys names I like the full name but am not the greatest fan of the nicknames (though I could live with Tom as an occasional nickname and maybe Tommo. Really dislike Tommy though)
Middle names would be Samuel George, would Thomas just be way too traditional and bland with three tradional classic names
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I don't really like it because I think that it's overused.
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First of all I love the name Thomas, I think it's a brilliant name. It's a classic without sounding old fashioned and stuffy!
I think Thomas is one of those names that if you suggest using a nickname, the nickname will stick (Tom/Tommo/Tommy easily "stick") but if you don't suggest using a nickname people are unlikely to shorten it? Does that make any sense?
I like the middle names, I think it flows better as Thomas George Samuel though
I think Thomas is one of those names that if you suggest using a nickname, the nickname will stick (Tom/Tommo/Tommy easily "stick") but if you don't suggest using a nickname people are unlikely to shorten it? Does that make any sense?
I like the middle names, I think it flows better as Thomas George Samuel though
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I love the name Thomas - I don't think of it as bland. It's a good sturdy name, so what if it's familiar. It's classic and timeless and ages well.
As for nicknames, they are totally avoidable. I've known several Thomases, and plenty of them (from all age groups, too) went by Thomas only and never Tom or Tommy, etc. To me, Thomas is preferable but Tom isn't bad.
I think Thomas Samuel George is a great name - traditional, yes, but classy in a "British Royalty" sort of way, if you know what I mean. :) I like all three names separately, and they flow very well together.
As for nicknames, they are totally avoidable. I've known several Thomases, and plenty of them (from all age groups, too) went by Thomas only and never Tom or Tommy, etc. To me, Thomas is preferable but Tom isn't bad.
I think Thomas Samuel George is a great name - traditional, yes, but classy in a "British Royalty" sort of way, if you know what I mean. :) I like all three names separately, and they flow very well together.
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I like it, it's a good sturdy name, friendly and classless and comfortable to have. Same goes for the combo. I don't know about nns being avoidable though - I haven't personally met any British Thomases who go by it in full, although they're all Toms and not Tommies.
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Thomas is nice, but as you say not particularly exciting.
I think you would struggle to avoid nicknames - you could probably do it when he is a kid if you insist, but as a teenager he might choose to be called Tom or Tommy.
I quite like Tom, but I'm also not a fan of Tommy. Tom seems like the most logical nickname.
Thomas Samuel George is nice. None of the names are particularly spectacular but they make a nice solid, masculine name which will age well.
I think you would struggle to avoid nicknames - you could probably do it when he is a kid if you insist, but as a teenager he might choose to be called Tom or Tommy.
I quite like Tom, but I'm also not a fan of Tommy. Tom seems like the most logical nickname.
Thomas Samuel George is nice. None of the names are particularly spectacular but they make a nice solid, masculine name which will age well.
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I like Thomas. I don't really like any nicknames for it though, and I think it's possible to avoid nicknames. And there's nothing wrong with having a traditional/classic names. Thomas Samuel George is a handsome combo, but I would prefer Thomas George Samuel. I imagine a very polite little boy, who grows up to be a handsome and successful man.
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I love Thomas (and Samuel and George) and I don't think it's too bland (but then I really like classic names). I think I'd prefer Thomas George Samuel to Thomas Samuel George though, as the s at the end of Thomas and the S at the beginning of Samuel kind of run into each other.
I think it doesn't necessarily have to be shortened, but most Thomases I know do go by Tom.
I think it doesn't necessarily have to be shortened, but most Thomases I know do go by Tom.
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