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in reply to a message by spiileer
I like Anthony. Especially the nn Tony.
AJ is okay but initial-names feel a bit dated to me; I grew up with lots of boys and a couple girls who went by initials but I don't think I know anyone much younger than myself who does except one, and he's almost grown. Not a big fan of naming after the father or mother either, I'd prefer a totally new name for the first name and the father's/mother's name as the middle.
Theodore is okay, but it feels so stiff and formal. Teddy is babyish and does not age well, but Ted is such a nice, friendly nn. If I wanted to call him Ted I'd probably name him Edward, which would also give the Eddie option, which I like too.
Michael/Mike. Can't go wrong with it as long as the extreme popularity doesn't bother you.
Jonathan I like too, but Jonty feels pretentious and posh, like Topher for Christopher. Just too contrived and pwecious.
Forgot to add: I don't especially care for Henry, but Harry is cute.
Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you criticize him, you're a mile away and you have his shoes!
Steve Martin
AJ is okay but initial-names feel a bit dated to me; I grew up with lots of boys and a couple girls who went by initials but I don't think I know anyone much younger than myself who does except one, and he's almost grown. Not a big fan of naming after the father or mother either, I'd prefer a totally new name for the first name and the father's/mother's name as the middle.
Theodore is okay, but it feels so stiff and formal. Teddy is babyish and does not age well, but Ted is such a nice, friendly nn. If I wanted to call him Ted I'd probably name him Edward, which would also give the Eddie option, which I like too.
Michael/Mike. Can't go wrong with it as long as the extreme popularity doesn't bother you.
Jonathan I like too, but Jonty feels pretentious and posh, like Topher for Christopher. Just too contrived and pwecious.
Forgot to add: I don't especially care for Henry, but Harry is cute.
Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you criticize him, you're a mile away and you have his shoes!
Steve Martin
This message was edited 11/7/2024, 1:12 PM
