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Help[Opinions] Re: nickname as full name?
in reply to a message by BoiCrazii
As a name nerd I think it's nice to have a longer version, so the child has more choice.
However, I think some nicknames have enough substance to stand on their own. I know far more Nick's (just Nick) than Nicholas'. Katherine isn't even in the Top 100 (last time I checked) where I live, while Katie and Kate thrives. I think it depends on where you are, but here in the UK it is generally seen as fine to have a nn as a full name.
I think it depends on the nn. If it was really little and immature, say Sissy, I wouldn't really like that as a full name. Tess and Nell on the other hand, sound grown up and easy to live with.
And I agree with the others, John and Luke are full names. There is no doubt a Lucas could go by Luke, or a Jonathan could go by John (most likely Jon though) but they do stand on their own and have for a very long time
However, I think some nicknames have enough substance to stand on their own. I know far more Nick's (just Nick) than Nicholas'. Katherine isn't even in the Top 100 (last time I checked) where I live, while Katie and Kate thrives. I think it depends on where you are, but here in the UK it is generally seen as fine to have a nn as a full name.
I think it depends on the nn. If it was really little and immature, say Sissy, I wouldn't really like that as a full name. Tess and Nell on the other hand, sound grown up and easy to live with.
And I agree with the others, John and Luke are full names. There is no doubt a Lucas could go by Luke, or a Jonathan could go by John (most likely Jon though) but they do stand on their own and have for a very long time
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