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HelpRe: How do you feel about not-so-obvious nicknames?
in reply to a message by Ismene
I agree with a lot of what mirfak said. The sounds need to be within the name or it needs to feel natural. Ron as a nn for Cameron does seem really contrived because you don't pronounce the -ron as Ron. The stressed syllable part isn't a big deal for me, though.
I have a desire to use more archaic nicknames because I'm like that, or at least just less common ones to make them more unique. Like these are on my list to use:
Margaret nn Gretch / Gretchen - will use this if we ever have a daughter
Virginia nn Gin / Ginny
Anne nn Nan / Nanny / Nanw / Nancy - I love the sentiment behind the N nns.
Elizabeth nn Nell - same deal with loving the etymology of the N nns.
James nn Jem, although I'd also use Jamie. This is probably my #1 pick for another boy right now.
John nn Jack
I have a desire to use more archaic nicknames because I'm like that, or at least just less common ones to make them more unique. Like these are on my list to use:
Margaret nn Gretch / Gretchen - will use this if we ever have a daughter
Virginia nn Gin / Ginny
Anne nn Nan / Nanny / Nanw / Nancy - I love the sentiment behind the N nns.
Elizabeth nn Nell - same deal with loving the etymology of the N nns.
James nn Jem, although I'd also use Jamie. This is probably my #1 pick for another boy right now.
John nn Jack
This message was edited 2/16/2011, 4:14 AM
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