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I too think you've been watching too much High School Musical, and if you haven't, everyone will think you have. It's a bit like all the Charlene's that appeared when Neighbours became very popular. Still, it's up to you - but then you did ask.
I suppose they could...your right. Mmm i know hertsnessex but Its so hard choosing a name I want other peoples opinions! Its all very nice having a traditional name but if we all had them there'd be far too many Elizabeths and Johns in the world! Not that theres anything wrong with Elizabeths and Johns but you know what I mean I hope!
If you like Peter, you can be insistent. I have a Joseph. He is Joseph. I do not like Joe because I was at school with at least 327 Joannes who were all called Jo. I will yield only if DS1 drives himself home from his university Halls of Residence to beg upon bended knee that I call him Joe. He's 7 right now. . He doesn't answer to Joe at all - wouldn't think of it as being part of his name. His name is Joseph. People have tried to call him Joe but people do not try more than once....
I have a Harrison . it never gets shortned to harry because he only answers to Harrison and nothing else . LOL It can be done . Oh and ya boo sucks if anyone dosnt like Harrison because I do and thats good enough for me . LOL
My name has never been shortened either. It is possible although God knows people try! Just be insistent and you should be fine. You can't tell what he will call himself when he is a teenager, but that's just teenagers for you
I think Troy is generally a nickname for the third generation to have a certain name, so James Harrison III (i.e. the grandson of the first) will be known as Troy.
Puzzled by Sonny as a name. Isn't it like calling someone "Youngfellermelad?" Or "Chickabid?" It's a pet name, surely? Or what policemen in old fashioned drama call peope they are arresting "Come on sonny, let's be having you"