Is it silly to think...

Chrissymarie98

Is it silly to think...

That if we name our son Anthony, he won't be called Tony ever?

We will definitely be calling him Anthony, but I have a feeling that won't stop people from calling him Tony from time to time.

I happen to think it's one of those names that might stand a chance of not adopting a nickname.

Whereas names like Nicolas easily become Nick, and Gregory becomes Greg and Michael becomes Mike, and Lucas becomes Luke.

What do you think does Anthony automatically become Tony? I sure hope not 'cause we've already decided on the name.

 

plunderb

I don't think it's automatic, and you can definitely correct people when he is young. I wouldn't call someone Tony if he were introduced as Anthony.

When he gets to be a teenager, he will choose for himself, and I think there is a decent chance his friends might call him Tony, so if you really, really hate Tony, you might want to consider that. But, at that point, it will be his choice.

aliwiechart

No.  We have a family friend named Anthony (hes 20) and has never been nn'd Tony.  His pals do call him Antwon, though (which is just a silly/playful nn).

izzourclue

We know an Anthony and he goes by Anthony.  No one calls him Tony.  I think NNs all depends on what sticks when you're a kid and what the individual wants to be called.  

braveangel2

If you've read all the nick name posts today the general feeling is that you determine your child's nick name to a point. Then they do their own thing and he could go by Anton if he wanted to. Also, detering a nick name is on a sliding scale of straight-forward. Parents set the example of how the child is going to be called. THere are always some exceptions, but generally people follow the parents' lead.

jenna0627

LOL.

This post makes me laugh because Anthony was on our list but thought it would be a better middle name because we didn't want a Tony either. However I will say I have a friend with an Anthony and he is 9 and everyone still only says Anthony. I think Tony can be avoided for the most part but you might have a couple of Tony comments.

hewinked

I don't think it will automatically become Tony at all.  Whereas Nicholas, I think will become Nick.  I was going to tell you this in my post about Nicholas.    I went to middle school with an Anthony, and he was always Anthony to us all. 

strangebird

I would say that yes, it is possible to avoid in this case, particularly if you are adamant from the beginning that you don't want him called Tony, but . . .

We bought a new home several months ago and our Realtor happened to be named Anthony. My husband and I had no trouble calling him "Anthony," but, as our house search drug on and on and different friends/family members would come looking with us for the day, I discovered that literally everyone else repeatedly called him "Tony." Honestly, I don't know whether Anthony minded the moniker, but not being a fan of the name myself, it irritated me. Apparently it is more common to shorten Anthony than I thought.

Chrissymarie98

hewinked:

I don't think it will automatically become Tony at all.  Whereas Nicholas, I think will become Nick.  I was going to tell you this in my post about Nicholas.    I went to middle school with an Anthony, and he was always Anthony to us all. 

 Oh, okay Yeah, your post got me worried! LOL.

Chrissymarie98

strangebird:

I would say that yes, it is possible to avoid in this case, particularly if you are adamant from the beginning that you don't want him called Tony, but . . .

We bought a new home several months ago and our Realtor happened to be named Anthony. My husband and I had no trouble calling him "Anthony," but, as our house search drug on and on and different friends/family members would come looking with us for the day, I discovered that literally everyone else repeatedly called him "Tony." Honestly, I don't know whether Anthony minded the moniker, but not being a fan of the name myself, it irritated me. Apparently it is more common to shorten Anthony than I thought.

Yeah, see I can see it happening in situations like that.

 

Chrissymarie98

Also for the record, I would probably consider changing the name, but it has been so hard for us to find a name that works with our short, three-letter last name that I really feel like going back to the drawing board would be a pain at this point.

Our last name is Ott so Anthony Ott really has a balance that we like.

HappyMrsK

izzourclue:

We know an Anthony and he goes by Anthony.  No one calls him Tony.  I think NNs all depends on what sticks when you're a kid and what the individual wants to be called.  

This. You can correct people when he is young, but if he gets older and wants to be called Tony then it's out of your hands.

cozylittlecave

I'm awful about shortening names to nicknames, but I only do the first syllable (I even call my friend Jamie "Jame" from time to time). I'd never call an Anthony Tony though.

KCooker

My step-dad and step-brother are both named Anthony and I have never heard anyone call either of them Tony. My step-brother is occasionally called AJ (Anthony Jr.) but that's it for the nicknames.

ReniaB

I don't agree that Anthony has a better chance than Nicolas, Michael or Lucas of never having a nn.    However as previous posters have said you have control over that when he is young but he may chose to go by Tony when he's older.   Having said that I do know 2 adults that go by Anthony never Tony.

mcmann05

While I definitely believe that every name becomes a nn at one point or another. I agree with a pp that said if someone introduces themself as Anthony, I would never call that person Tony. If your son feels the same later in life then it's safe to say that he will be called Anthony.

LMS05

I know a little boy named Anthony and he's just Anthony. I agree with you that Anthony is really cute, but Tony not so much. Once he hits high school he may want to be called Tony so you can have control over it until he is old enough to decide what he wants to be called. 

britnicole88

Boyfriend's brother is Anthony. He is 17 and has never been called Tony a day in his life. I think it's a very nice name!

jckh912

MH name is Christopher, and he never got the nn Chris. But my MIL made sure that people know that his name is Christopher!

Rochell

the Anthony's i've met go by "Ant" or "tony"...but "tony" is not an automatic choice.

Chrissymarie98

Thanks for all the responses!

KINZYD

All the Anthonys I know go by their full name or Ant.

JayKay2387

izzourclue:

We know an Anthony and he goes by Anthony.  No one calls him Tony.  I think NNs all depends on what sticks when you're a kid and what the individual wants to be called.  

ITA!

epphd

He will be called Tony, guaranteed.

As an Elizabeth, it makes no sense that people automatically call me Liz, but it happens all.the.time.  Margarets become Pegs.  Tony is a well known nickname and it will be applied to him at some point - grade school, high school or college. AND, your kid might decide he likes Tony - and you can't tell him he can't be called it.

othello888

our good friends have an Anthony and no one calls him Tony. to me, that is a different name. Her LO is an Anthony not a Tony. I've been Christina my whole life, never Chrissy, Tina, etc.

Chrissymarie98

othello888:

our good friends have an Anthony and no one calls him Tony. to me, that is a different name. Her LO is an Anthony not a Tony. I've been Christina my whole life, never Chrissy, Tina, etc.

 

LOL. My name is Christina and I go by Chrissy