Re: nicknames as given names?
For some names, it works. For others, not so much:
I don't mind Tony, Ben, Nicki, Gabe, Eli, Luke, etc.
However, I'm not a fan of Lexi, Timmy, Sammy, and Becky as given names, for one reason or another.
It's purely subjective for the most part. Does having nickname options factor into the decision? How about suitability for a high professional position?