Nicknames Are Weird

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[@nerdycat22]

Every time I turned up the volume, he got quieter.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

“Miley” Cyrus was born “Destiny Hope Cyrus” but her dad (Billy Ray Cyrus) called her “Smiley” because she smiled so much, which became “‘Miley” - which she eventually changed her real name to a few years ago

[@J.Sosa07]

Came here needing answers why “Jack” is a common nickname for “John”… still seeking answers

[@DisdonnPlays]

This basically makes my family seem stupid...here's why:

[@allanlarsen1824]

The queen of Denmark is named Margrethe. Her late french husband called her Daisy. I always wondered why, and now I know :-D

[@milotheviewer]

If anyone has seen total drama, then they know quite well that “Big O” is a perfectly acceptable nickname for Owen

[@turntsnaco824]

We once hired a guy based solely on his name. His name was Richard.

[@axelganful]

In Spanish, we have two particullarly interesting nicknames: "Paco" and "Pepe".

[@psmanas]

So in Simpsons, Maggie is Marge Jr.

[@Bacopa68]

"Nacho" is a nickname for Ignacio.

[@Caitilizzie]

I don’t think i’ve ever known a single Claire that hasn’t been called “Claire Bear” as a nickname at least once, it’s super popular

[@iansclone]

As an Ian, I didn't hold out much hope for a nickname until I started working in kitchens. The Spanish variation of Ian is Ignacio, the nickname of which is Nacho. I still respond to Nacho.

[@aldenallport7075]

Every Claire I've known has responded to the nickname " Claire Bear"

[@kogamian_steve]

Joshy-Woshy?

[@iiiDeuueaughiii]

Some of my friends and associates call me “Dolf” for a short “Adolfo”.

[@jayZER0_]

The one that's always made me giggle a bit is how we get Chuck from Charles.

[@miniveedub]

Katherine has quite a few nicknames. Kath, Kathy, Kate, Katy, Kitty, Kat, Reen, Rina, Trina, Katrina, Katrina, Trini and then spell some of those with a C instead.

[@zedhiro6131]

"How did your father come up with Nick as your name?"

[@jayopayke8846]

Had a friend who had the “Two Emily’s”problem in a class. They called the other girl E 2 and called friend E 1, which after being said too fast enough times turned into “Ewok”. Nickname are weird.

[@edenl9975]

I have two nieces called Ruby. Nicknames for them are Roo/Ru, Bee and Roobs.