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in reply to a message by mafiosa
You're right in saying that it is a diminutive. However, it is as much a 'real' name as Lucinda is or Molly is [Lucy and Mary respectively]. Gretchen has been used enough as a given name for people to accept it as such. :)
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Yes, maybe in English-speaking countries. In Germany it's like calling your daughter "Little Greta". Diminutives like -chen and -lein at the end of names just aren't used oficially.
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You're right. :)
It wouldn't be my style either to use a diminutive normally [at least not on a real child] but it's common enough to get away with. The OP doesn't appear to be German.
It wouldn't be my style either to use a diminutive normally [at least not on a real child] but it's common enough to get away with. The OP doesn't appear to be German.
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