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Re: What are some nicknames that you absolutely love?
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Bessie (derived from Elizabeth). I know in North America these days it's largely considered a cow's name, but I think it's utterly charming, yet remains humble, in the same vein as Sadie. I wish more people were named Bessie or more Elizabeths went by this instead of the ever-present Liz, Lizzie, Beth, etc.

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Bess is another great nickname for Elizabeth. Short and sweet and not so cow-related. My grandmother was Esther and she hated it because it was a cow name to her.