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in reply to a message by Solveig
I like: Gwen, Naomi, Claire, Julia, Judith, Genevieve, Eleanor, Malcolm, Raphael.
I tend to like medium-length (2 to 3 syllable) names. I don't dislike NNs, but I wouldn't choose a name if I didn't like the idea of using it consistently without a NN. I also think length of the surname is a big factor (I'm used to thinking of combos as they relate to my 1 syllable surname); I like short names more with longer surnames and vice versa.
I tend to like medium-length (2 to 3 syllable) names. I don't dislike NNs, but I wouldn't choose a name if I didn't like the idea of using it consistently without a NN. I also think length of the surname is a big factor (I'm used to thinking of combos as they relate to my 1 syllable surname); I like short names more with longer surnames and vice versa.
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We have a three syallble, ultra common surname.
My husband's family doesn't use nicknames - only my husband regularly goes by one. His siblings are Elizabeth, Christopher, Damian, Katherine, Anthony and Mary. The kids are always stuck explaining that no, they do not use a nickname. My family on the other hand loves nicknames and comes up with crazy ones. Using names that are straightforward solves the problem of one family ignoring the nickname and the other side choosing something dumb.
An example with Judith:
In-laws would refer to her as Judith, parents Jujubee, strangers would probably shorten to Judy. We'd probably use Judith. A short name simplifies the process.
It's all academic, though.
My husband's family doesn't use nicknames - only my husband regularly goes by one. His siblings are Elizabeth, Christopher, Damian, Katherine, Anthony and Mary. The kids are always stuck explaining that no, they do not use a nickname. My family on the other hand loves nicknames and comes up with crazy ones. Using names that are straightforward solves the problem of one family ignoring the nickname and the other side choosing something dumb.
An example with Judith:
In-laws would refer to her as Judith, parents Jujubee, strangers would probably shorten to Judy. We'd probably use Judith. A short name simplifies the process.
It's all academic, though.
This message was edited 2/10/2018, 5:56 PM
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