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As some of you may or may not know, one of my nieces is nicknamed Dewey. Her real name is Judith/Judy, but we call her Dewey 80% of the time. Other NN's include Dew, the Dewster, or La Dewtarino (not really).
Anyway, my question is, what would you think if Dewey was a kid's god given name? Not a pet name, not short for anything, just...Dewey? Would it be different if it were a girl and not a boy? How so?
Just wondering. Thanks.
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Anyway, my question is, what would you think if Dewey was a kid's god given name? Not a pet name, not short for anything, just...Dewey? Would it be different if it were a girl and not a boy? How so?
Just wondering. Thanks.
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I really like it as a nickname (I think it's super cute that that is your niece's NN), but I would like something more substantial for a full name. Not sure what, but Dewey just sounds like it should be short for something. I have a friend named Dui, which is pronounced the same (at least when I say it with my 'Merican accent).
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I find Dewey to sound like a nickname given to someone by a baby, or a pet's name. I don't like the idea of it being a kid's actual name.
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I'm always reminded of the "Scream" movies whenever I see this name.
http://scream.wikia.com/wiki/Dewey_Riley
http://scream.wikia.com/wiki/Dewey_Riley
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I think it's cute. Never thought about it for a girl - it makes a cute nn though. I could see it more as a given name for a girl than for a boy. For a girl, it makes me think of an outdoorsy type. For a boy it's just a little milquetoasty. But, either way, I don't think it makes the best given name.
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Aw, I'm bummed no one likes it.
Oh, well, I asked. It's generally a good idea to keep names you have emotional attachments to away from the Opinions board if you're the thin-skinned type. ;)
Oh, well, I asked. It's generally a good idea to keep names you have emotional attachments to away from the Opinions board if you're the thin-skinned type. ;)
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It's actually kind of cute when you approach it strictly as a nickname for a little girl. I think she'll outgrow it. She does have a real, completely different name to go by. But if not, it will be because she wants to be called Dewey, and if she likes it, that's all that matters.
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LOL...that second one actually frightens me.
Yeah, I know she'll outgrow it, eventually. For now, it makes her unique and it suits her personality. I guess people would have to see her in action to know what I mean.
Yeah, I know she'll outgrow it, eventually. For now, it makes her unique and it suits her personality. I guess people would have to see her in action to know what I mean.
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I would actually find it kind of cute on a boy. It's not a name I love, but I think it's perfectly serviceAble
On a girl I'd assume they were Faulkner fans and had strange ideals, but that perception would reflect more on me than on them I expect.
On a girl I'd assume they were Faulkner fans and had strange ideals, but that perception would reflect more on me than on them I expect.
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I'd think "dewy-eyed" if it was a girl and be privately a little squicked. And I would wonder if they knew about the famous American Deweys of history. They're a reason the name is bad IMO. And I'd think of "do we" puns. Otherwise it's just another surname name.. Monroe, Truman, Chase, Mason, McKenna etc
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I kind of like it as a dog name, but it sounds horrible on a human unless it's a nickname.
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I feel bad saying this, but I've always been honest about what I think of names and I think everyone should be, so the board doesn't become strictly a validation board. So....
I think Dewey is really terrible as a given name or a nickname. You know how people say "Duh" to indicate stupidity, either on the part of the person they're speaking to or maybe themselves? I don't know how common this still is or isn't, but back when I was a teenager, in addition to "Duh" there was "Doooey" and "Doooey now", meaning the same thing as "Duh".
LOL, I haven't thought of that in years, but your post reminded me of it.
Maybe that's why Dewey sounds so ridiculous to me. It makes me think of a dumb person. Also one of Scrooge McDuck's nephews.
It's slightly more terrible for a girl.
I could be wrong, but I have a feeling your niece will outgrow this nickname.
I think Dewey is really terrible as a given name or a nickname. You know how people say "Duh" to indicate stupidity, either on the part of the person they're speaking to or maybe themselves? I don't know how common this still is or isn't, but back when I was a teenager, in addition to "Duh" there was "Doooey" and "Doooey now", meaning the same thing as "Duh".
LOL, I haven't thought of that in years, but your post reminded me of it.
Maybe that's why Dewey sounds so ridiculous to me. It makes me think of a dumb person. Also one of Scrooge McDuck's nephews.
It's slightly more terrible for a girl.
I could be wrong, but I have a feeling your niece will outgrow this nickname.
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I'd look around for siblings called Cheatham and Howe. I've seen that Three Stooges poster in stores for years. Dewey, Cheatham and Howe, Attorneys at Law.
Seriously, it feels very dated, like a guy born around 1930.
Seriously, it feels very dated, like a guy born around 1930.
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