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Help[Opinions] Re: WDYT of nicknames, and help choosing a nickname... EDITED to add link
in reply to a message by Joiya
1) Do you think it best to let them evolve naturally, pick one beforehand or not have one at all?
I always plan nicknames for longer names, but I've also never actually had a baby. :) For instance, for something like Marcella or Leonardo, I would have Marcy or Leo planned. For a name like Nadine that's already pretty short and sweet, I think it might just have to come naturally.
2) Would it bother you if you chose a nickname and people picked a different one or refused to use one at all? (most people don't use Clarisse's nickname)
It would probably bother me if they used a different nickname, but I'd be happy if they used the full name. Planning nicknames is like a defense mechanism - "will my family/friends accept the full Georgiana? They may be apprehensive, but they'd call her Genie for sure!" If they called her Georgiana in full, I'd be stoked. If they called her Ana or something unrelated just because they preferred it, I might be a little peeved. (There are exceptions - if I had a Charles and my family called him Chuck, I'd think it was adorable.)
3) Will you help us decide on a nickname? We will have to put it on the announcement because nicknames are really important in my husband's culture. We had to choose one for our daughter Clarisse (Clary or Clarybee) and now we have to choose one for baby due in a little less than 4 weeks!
Congrats on being due so soon! My vote goes to Deenie! That's so cute. Nadie doesn't sound like naughty but does remind me of Nakie/Nude. Nadz might be unfortunate.
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"Let's stop finding a new witch of the week and burning them at the stake. We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels
I always plan nicknames for longer names, but I've also never actually had a baby. :) For instance, for something like Marcella or Leonardo, I would have Marcy or Leo planned. For a name like Nadine that's already pretty short and sweet, I think it might just have to come naturally.
2) Would it bother you if you chose a nickname and people picked a different one or refused to use one at all? (most people don't use Clarisse's nickname)
It would probably bother me if they used a different nickname, but I'd be happy if they used the full name. Planning nicknames is like a defense mechanism - "will my family/friends accept the full Georgiana? They may be apprehensive, but they'd call her Genie for sure!" If they called her Georgiana in full, I'd be stoked. If they called her Ana or something unrelated just because they preferred it, I might be a little peeved. (There are exceptions - if I had a Charles and my family called him Chuck, I'd think it was adorable.)
3) Will you help us decide on a nickname? We will have to put it on the announcement because nicknames are really important in my husband's culture. We had to choose one for our daughter Clarisse (Clary or Clarybee) and now we have to choose one for baby due in a little less than 4 weeks!
Congrats on being due so soon! My vote goes to Deenie! That's so cute. Nadie doesn't sound like naughty but does remind me of Nakie/Nude. Nadz might be unfortunate.
"Let's stop finding a new witch of the week and burning them at the stake. We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels
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