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HelpRe: What could be a great first name for the nickname "Pops"?
in reply to a message by Veela
My grandfather was often called Pops, and his name was Donald. I think it's one of those nicknames, like Gidget, Spike, and Bud, that doesn't need to be closely related to the given, proper name.
In all honesty, I mostly think of Pops as a cute way to say Dad or Grand-dad, so I don't really like it as a nickname.
In all honesty, I mostly think of Pops as a cute way to say Dad or Grand-dad, so I don't really like it as a nickname.
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I agree with this.
The only way I see it as a nickname for someone young really, is if it's a group of friends and one is kind of seen as the old one of the group who is always trying to keep people in line and this might be more at college age. I know I have a friend who gets called Mama from time to time cause she takes care of everyone when they're sick. So just in that sort of context.
The only way I see it as a nickname for someone young really, is if it's a group of friends and one is kind of seen as the old one of the group who is always trying to keep people in line and this might be more at college age. I know I have a friend who gets called Mama from time to time cause she takes care of everyone when they're sick. So just in that sort of context.
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agree
To me, the idea of someone's nickname being "Pops" is like someone's nickname being "Daddy" or "Gramps". The only case in which it would make sense is if being used by the person's grandchild or if, when he is old, he is seen as a grandfather by the majority of the community. You know, those people that are kind of like everyone's honourary grandparent! But I certainly wouldn't endorse using it on a child or young person.
To me, the idea of someone's nickname being "Pops" is like someone's nickname being "Daddy" or "Gramps". The only case in which it would make sense is if being used by the person's grandchild or if, when he is old, he is seen as a grandfather by the majority of the community. You know, those people that are kind of like everyone's honourary grandparent! But I certainly wouldn't endorse using it on a child or young person.
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