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in reply to a message by Trina
My family have a habit of giving silly, rhymey nicknames as an affectionate thing. Some examples:
me, Christine: Kris Kringle
brother Steven John: Steva Johnna
sister Elanor: Ella-Nella, Elle-Nell, Ella-Nella-Noria
brother Robert: Robby-Bobby
cousin Sonya: Sonya Bonya (shortened to S.B. or Bonnie)
I don't think there's anything wrong with it as long as the parents stop using it if the child suddenly decides that it affronts their dignity (8 or 9 is the usual age!).
me, Christine: Kris Kringle
brother Steven John: Steva Johnna
sister Elanor: Ella-Nella, Elle-Nell, Ella-Nella-Noria
brother Robert: Robby-Bobby
cousin Sonya: Sonya Bonya (shortened to S.B. or Bonnie)
I don't think there's anything wrong with it as long as the parents stop using it if the child suddenly decides that it affronts their dignity (8 or 9 is the usual age!).
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