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I am a nicknamer, but I have several full names I prefer without. I don't think it's as easy to do, because people do tend to like to shorten or make things sound affectionate. I wouldn't use a name if I didn't like all semi obvious nickname options.

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My son is John, not Johnny by his choice.

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I've known William, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Kathryn et al, Oliver, Richard, David (actually haven't met a Dave under 30), Margarethe, and Victoria without them.

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Best without a nickname:

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Nicholas
Samuel
Frederick
Stephen
Matthew
Michael
Thomas
Vincent

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I can't think of any girl ones though I know they are out there.

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~Anna~