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Help[Opinions] Re: Nicknames
in reply to a message by Katie
For me, it really depends on the name. There are some "nicknames" that I like as given names, and others that just seem too informal.
For example, I love the name Carrie, all on its own. I'm not too fond of any of the longer versions, and would therefore, really consider it as a first name. Abby, Maggie, Ellie, Ella, Julie, Lucy, and Sadie all fall into that category for me.
On the other hand, the names that you've listed I don't care for on their own and would give formal versions.
And then there are some others that I can really go either way on. I don't mind the nickname on its own, but I prefer the more formal name with a nickname - Kate (Katherine), and Lily (Lillian) are two of those.
For example, I love the name Carrie, all on its own. I'm not too fond of any of the longer versions, and would therefore, really consider it as a first name. Abby, Maggie, Ellie, Ella, Julie, Lucy, and Sadie all fall into that category for me.
On the other hand, the names that you've listed I don't care for on their own and would give formal versions.
And then there are some others that I can really go either way on. I don't mind the nickname on its own, but I prefer the more formal name with a nickname - Kate (Katherine), and Lily (Lillian) are two of those.
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