with the nn Ty? He would be called Ty most of the time. We love the nn and my husband loves Tyson. We have a Taylor in the family (distant) so we think that Tyler is a little too close. I know that people associate it with Mike Tyson and chicken, but is it really that bad?
Re: wdyt of Tyson
My first thought was chicken, too. Sorry.
ETA...I failed to read the whole post first.
I think of the chicken and the boxer. I don't hate the name by any means, but it's NMS. I prefer Tyler, personally, and I wouldn't let a distant relative sway me from that.
The question is, though, which do YOU prefer? If you like Tyson better anyway, go with that!
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If you like Ty so much then maybe go with Tyler. I have a friend that named her son Tyler and nick named him Ty.
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I have to be honest and say that I first think of chicken. But then again I am pregnant, hehe. Then I think of Tyson Beckford, who is outstandingly attractive!
I think that once people meet your little boy if you name him Tyson, they will not think of chicken anymore (or any other association). I say go for it.