Tanner ...for a grown up?

co2wamom · April 2011

I'm toying with the idea of Tanner, but I'm having trouble picturing a successful adult with that name. I think it might be because I've only met a couple toddlers with that name, so I can't picture it for an adult.

Do you think Tanner is an acceptable adult name? If not, any ideas on solutions? (Going by middle name when older, nicknames.. something?)

PinupMomma08 · April 2011

Danny Tanner was on Wake up San Francisco.

natkay02 · April 2011

I have a cousin named John Tanner. He is 18 now, and most people call him Tanner still. I like that he has the option of being a John if he wants, but for now Tanner suits him well.

I also know a local politician in my small town named Tanner. He is good looking and successful.

So although a grown up isn't my first thought when I hear the name, I think it works and isn't as cutesy little boy as a name like, say, Parker.

jenna0627 · April 2011

Tanner is a last name that I don't think should be brought to a first name position.

LaComtesse · April 2011

When I hear Tanner, I think of the Tanner Scale, which is basically used to measure how far along in puberty one is.

SarahPLiz · April 2011

Tanner than who? I think the phrase should be "more tan" or "more tanned". Tanner just sounds like a grammatical error to me.

Allie30 · April 2011

Oh, yeah. Tanner is a great name... for a leatherworker.

JuneMagnolia · April 2011

I know of one little boy named Tanner, and I really don't like this name. It's just not my style. Also, my grandparents had a poodle named Tanner, so that may be why I don't see it as a "people" name.

LMS05 · April 2011

jenna0627:
Tanner is a last name that I don't think should be brought to a first name position.

I agree.

ToBeMrsC6907 · April 2011

I think you've answered your own question.

No, I do not think Tanner is an acceptable adult name. It's a nice name for a dog, though.

braveangel2 · April 2011

Considering that occupational names are hot right now, and every Tanner I've met is under the age of 7, it's hard to tell. We will be forced to know Tanners who are adults, but whether or not they're succesful will depend on the upbringing and themselves. Do I like Tanner? Not particularly. I don't know why occupational names are popular right now, but it's obviously masculine, easy to say and spell and has pretty much one spelling. I don't see is a nick name kind of name. Tanner is just two syllables, so I naturally say the full name.

braveangel2 · April 2011

jenna0627:
Tanner is a last name that I don't think should be brought to a first name position.

I thought along these lines too, but then I realized that in our society, there are many areas, specifically the workplace, where people are reffered to by their last name - either as a policy or as a sign of familiarity.

EXL311 · April 2011

SarahPLiz:
Tanner than who? I think the phrase should be "more tan" or "more tanned". Tanner just sounds like a grammatical error to me.

This is what I've always thought.

balihaigirl · April 2011

sraexx · April 2011

I know a 40ish guy named Tanner. He is quite dapper, it is an old family name in his house. I always liked it.

checkrdtop · April 2011

I know a Tanner grown up if that helps. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

saham07 · April 2011

Baby-ish so NO!!

alohamora · April 2011

I graduated with a Tanner, so he's grown up, but I never liked him so the name leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

HNDJ2006 · April 2011

We know a mortgage broker named Tanner. Very successful and professional. Sorry ladies, I have to disagree with most of you, I think it ages just fine.

manda326 · April 2011

I know of a young adult named Tanner. I think it fits for an adult.

notkateanymore · April 2011

I know a little girl named Tanner and I've never thought she wouldn't be a successful adult.

TUGOsQueen · April 2011

I think it is fine for an adult. The name is NMS but I am one of few that doesn't think of a tanner tanning hides. I know 2 Tanners. One is 4 and the other is mid-20s. The 20 something is quite successful in medical school and very hot!!

asyph107 · April 2011

NMS. I can't tell if it would be a boy or a girl. Or if the name is due to excessive fanhood of full house.

luckyluvr · April 2011

I sure hope so, since that is my son's name. I sure hope he never runs into some of you. Super Angry

JKIndo · April 2011

I know 3 adult Tanner's and they all happen to be very good looking...which Is probably a coincidence : ) but they are also very successful, nice men.

cozylittlecave · April 2011

My little sis's serious bf is named Tanner. He's very successful as a college student with plans to be a trauma surgeon. No issues at ALL with it not being a good adult name- and he fully plans to be in a very professional field.