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I'd use a nickname if I absolutely loved it. I'd just happen to give them the long version of the name, officially, so that they could switch to that if they so preferred when they were older. Also, sometimes, I like somewhat extravagent names with nice simple nn's, in which case I find it just practical.

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For example:

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Belladonna or Mehetebel nn Belle
Miriam nn Miri or Molly
Theodora nn Theo
Desdemona nn Mona
Demetrius nn Dmitri
Fionnbharr nn Finn
Thierry nn Ty