Is this a legit name?

nndidiamaka

DH and I both really like the name Ty.  (Wonder of wonders, we agree on a name!!)  However, it seems too short and/or nickname-y to me.  We have thought we could name a boy Antony (not Anthony) in honor of MIL, who is Antonia, and have the NN Ty, but neither of us like Antony as much as just plain Ty.

What do you think?

HannahO28

The only Ty I've ever known used it as a NN for Tiberius, which I think is an awesome name.

I don't prefer it as a standalone name.  

anthompson5

I've known 4 Tys and a Thai...none of them Nn for anything. I've known a Tyson and  Tyler that went by Ty also.  I think Ty sounds fine especially if it has a longer mn. good luck!

AmberLoryn2629

I love the name Antony. I think Ty would be a cute nn for it. But, if you like Ty, and you both like Ty, then go for it!!

HannahO28

OP your new Curly Josies are adorable!

nndidiamaka

HannahO28:

OP your new Curly Josies are adorable!

Thanks!  Haven't sold any yet... but keeping my hopes up!!

sunandsand

What about Tyson? Or Tyler?

nndidiamaka

mj.reilly:

Ty is NMS, but I love Antony! I had a host brother with the name (Welsh).

Both are legit.

TY

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: TIE  [key]

Short form of TYLER, TYSON, TYRONE, and other names beginning with Ty.

 

ANTONY

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: AN-t?-nee  [key]

Variant of ANTHONY. This was formerly the usual English spelling of the name, but during the 17th century the h began to be added.

 

You might be interested to know that the reason we chose Antony over Anthony is because in DH's native language, they don't have the "th" sound, so it's really hard for DH and his family to make that sound.  :-)

nndidiamaka

sunandsand:

What about Tyson? Or Tyler?

NMS.  And I have cousins with both names.

maggiemae5

In my opinion, yes, it's legit!

We are having a girl but if boy he was going to be named Ty David.

We like the simplicity of Ty but at the same time it's a very strong/masculine name.

MAMAxB

I know a Ty!

I don't mind it at all.. go for it!

nndidiamaka

What do you think of Tayo (a Nigerian name, pronounced TIE-oh) or Taye (yeah, like Taye Diggs)?

seashell_83

nndidiamaka:

What do you think of Tayo (a Nigerian name, pronounced TIE-oh) or Taye (yeah, like Taye Diggs)?

I think both are good names and not very common so he wouldn't have 3 or 4 others growing up with the same name.  Taye is my fav out of the 2 thought My nephews name is Tai (pronounced the same as Ty) incase you wanted a different spelling to it.

Ginkeez

Our neighbor's son's name is Ty and I like it.  Nothing wrong with a short, simple name.  It doesn't have to be short for anything, like Tyler.  He's just Ty.

apc1929

I usually like short names but Ty is just incomplete to me,.,,

How about Tyler and call him Ty?

SarahPLiz

HannahO28:

The only Ty I've ever known used it as a NN for Tiberius, which I think is an awesome name.

I don't prefer it as a standalone name.  

Tiberius is a pretty awesome name! I'm actually thinking of convincing DH to flip DS's name so we can call him Ty.

OP, I know a Tyler and a Tyson that go by Ty. I also know a couple of just plain Tys.  

BFab11

HannahO28:

The only Ty I've ever known used it as a NN for Tiberius, which I think is an awesome name.

I don't prefer it as a standalone name.  

Tiberius is a totally freaking awesome name!! I'm too chicken to use it but I love it!

I have a little cousin named Ty. He's 2 or 3. Tyler and Timothy are also full name options for Ty. That's all I got off the top of my head.

samakasrc

I like Ty, but I agree it seems kind of nn to me... Tyler or Tyson maybe?