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I prefer legal names and using nicknames because it allows for more options. An Elizabeth "Betty" can always opted to be only Elizabeth later or even Eliza or Lizzy. But Betty is just stuck as Betty or Bette. I'm more about freedom of person expression in one's identity. That's a large reason why I prefer longer names, so if my kid decides they don't identify with 1 they could still have at least 1 or 2 more options to go by. Plus legal names are given more serious consideration over nickname legal names in hiring situations. I'd want to allow them the edge of seriousness. I don't think Legally Jimmy accomplishes that. *though there are exceptions of course, Molly or Hank or Harry still work as legal names. It depends on the nicknames in question most times*

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https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/223226/138473

This message was edited 10/25/2021, 11:08 AM