Ville

As a nickname, I think that "Ville" is relatively nice; attractive to both the eye and ear, classic, and professional.
However, if it journeys past the usage as a diminutive... I believe that parents must reassess their decision.

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That being said... most English-speaking countries will butcher the pronunciation-- as well as school-children creating a mock by altering it to "Villain." That is certainly fodder for thought.

This name is very, very common in Finland, and I am absolutely sick of this name. Somehow this name sounds like it belongs to kids and young guys only, even though there are guaranteed to be middle-aged and old men named Ville. This seems like one of the most unmaginative and boring name choices for Finnish parents to have made in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. I find it a bit strange that Swedes are using this name now, since 'Ville' is the infinitive form of the Swedish verb for 'want'. The name always reminds me of the pretentious and annoying singer Ville Valo.

It sounds French.

Such a pretty-looking and -sounding name.