Re: A few names where I'm struggling to find a nickname I like
Odette: Etta, Ettie, Odie. All suck.
Odessa: Odie, Dessa, Dessie, Essie. All suck.
Allegra: Allie, Eggie, Leggie. All suck except Allie and Allies are a dime a dozen.
Valentina: Val, (kinda butch) Vallie, Tina, maybe Nina. Far and away the best name of this bunch.
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