[Opinions] and how about...
Looking on the popularity lists for the UK? Ellies and Gracies and Evies for the girls? Alfies (Alfie? Frickin' ALFIE?) Charlies, Robbies and Freddies for the boys?
But we're just uncouth Americans, you wouldn't expect us to know Alex is not reallya name, it's only a nickname. Color us ignorant.