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#1 Mommy2lilk

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 12:19 PM

We have potentially 2 boy names and I need an opinion. What do you think of the following names:

Thomas Arthur or Garett Thomas


Neither of these names are to be shortened...

#2 Katie-Nana

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 12:31 PM

If you want to avoid nicknames, then I'd go with Garett. Thomas would probably get shortened more often to Tom or Tommy. Garett on the other hand is rarely shortened.

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 12:36 PM

I agree with Katie 100%

I think teachers, friends, family or anyone really would potentially shorten Thomas to Tommy or Tom. So unless you have the patience to correct every person, I would choose Garett which I think is a very handsom name.

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 02:21 PM

While I think Thomas is a great name, I think it can be somewhat bland, and I prefer it in the middle name slot. Garett has a little more personality, and as others have said, hardly an nickname potential there. I would personally spell it Garrett though

#5 Mommy2lilk

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 03:34 PM

Thank you ladies... I honestly prefer and am leaning towards Garret :)

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Posted 24 July 2012 - 02:57 PM

My cousin Garrett goes by Gary and my husbands co-worker Garett (Spelled Garhett) goes by Rhett just so you are aware. :)




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