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Being an Amanda with the nickname of Mandy, I enjoy having both a formal name and a nickname. It is a sort of way to keep my formal and informal lives seperate. I use Amanda at work and used it all through my years in school. Mandy is reserved for my family and close friends. I like having more than one option. Nicknames ultimately become the bearer's choice. I think adults can still pull off using "cutesy" nicknames, but I really think it depends on the individual, the name, and the setting where they are using the name. My favorite girl's name and my favorite boy's name each lend themselves to nicknames that I would use and would age well.