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HelpRe: Do certain names always gain nicknames?
in reply to a message by Georgia-Claire
Good question. It's true, for instance, that I've never met a Thomas who doesn't go by Tom. And Jennifer is most often Jen.
But, on the other hand, I've met a couple of Elizabeth who were just Elizabeth.
I think until your kids are young, you can control what they get called and make it clear that you aren't happy with the nicknames. But, once they're old enough to decide for themselves, then it's up to them, obviously, whether they prefer using the full name or some nickname.
But, on the other hand, I've met a couple of Elizabeth who were just Elizabeth.
I think until your kids are young, you can control what they get called and make it clear that you aren't happy with the nicknames. But, once they're old enough to decide for themselves, then it's up to them, obviously, whether they prefer using the full name or some nickname.
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I agree you can only control it for so long. My parent picked names they thought couldn't have nn ending in -ee soung. My parents are Vincent and Deborah and they go by Vinny and Debbie. On top of that out last name ends in -elli so it's a little rhymey. I am Melissa and really don't have a -ee sounding nn. Sometimes mom calls me Melly but only with my ln never just Melly. My sister was always Allison or Al growing up but in middle school they made her distinguish herself from other Allisons in a class and she became Allie. It was very hard for the family to get used to. Now I'm the only one who doesn't have a nn all the time.
Vinny
Debbie
Melissa
Allie
(it's like I don't fit)
Vinny
Debbie
Melissa
Allie
(it's like I don't fit)
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