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I once heard you should pick a name by the nickname you like. Although while the child is young you could just tell people no her name is Samantha. However you really won't have control of a nickname people may give your child. For this reason there are certain names I would not use because of this factor to consider. I have to agree with you on the nicknames for certain ones. Although I guess if you gave the nickname rather then friends or family iniciating it then it would take more of a stance.

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Samantha- I agree with you. I just don't like the unisex sound of Sam or Sammie
Jacqueline- agree with you. Jacqueline such a pretty name. Never heard of people using Linnie as a nickname.
Catherine- again in total agreence with you.
Madeline- Agree about Maddy. I think the Madeline in Kate + 8 ruined the name. In addition the MAD part of it turns me off.
Caroline- Never heard Carrie as a nickname for this. Actually the only nickname I know for this name is Caro
Genevieve- I love this name. I also like the nickname Eve for it.
Nicolette- Agree with you
Gabrielle- Gabby is horrible it sounds like someone who talks alot.
Seraphina- Raffy is actually kinda cute. I like this name before Ben Aflect as it is a family name for me. However it seems a little over the top.