Which is more correct, 'mommy' or 'mummy'?

They're both correct, depending on your point of view and context. There is no such thing as 'more' correct. That's like saying 'more' dead. Something is either correct or it is not. read more

In terms of recorded usage of related words in English, mama is from 1707, mum is from 1823, mummy in this sense from 1839, mommy 1844, momma 1852, and mom 1867. So in fact both 'mom' and 'mum' are words derived from the word 'mamma' with early recorded usage back in the 1570s in England. read more

A friend of mine who also lives in Telford but comes from the South East has pointed out that her DS keeps on calling her 'MOMMY' and not 'MUMMY'. I asked what the problem was as i and all of my family have always said 'MOM or MOMMY. read more