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I like the nn but not crazy about the full name - any suggestions?

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elseIlltellyourfather · 02/06/2011 22:01

I think (but not pushed it, slowly slowly catchy monkey) that I have convinced DH to go with Sukie for our DD. However, I certainly want a proper name on the birth cert. Traditionally it is short for Susan and versions of that name. I quite like Susannah, it is fine but fine isn't ideal is it? Anyone got any suggestions of other names which could be shortened to Sukie? I know Sukie isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea but no negative comments about that please - I love it thanks!

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smother · 02/06/2011 22:40

I usd to know a Suke if that helps (probably not!)

Just go with what you love on the name front, that's the easiest way round it all!

razzlebathbone · 02/06/2011 22:34

Just put Sukie.

RitaMorgan · 02/06/2011 22:31

My sister is called by a "nickname", always has been, but has the full name on her birth certificate. No one has ever used it and she hates it!

My ds is also called by a nickname and has the full name on his birth certificate, but I love his full name too even if we don't use it on a day to day basis. Still don't know if he'll like it, but it does give him the option of a couple of other nicknames too.

seeksnewnamewithgsoh · 02/06/2011 22:29

sorry, x post.

By the time she's a grown up, Sukie will be her name anyway, so personally I think it's pointless giving her a name you've no intention of using.

I know that's not the popular opinion on MN though.

seeksnewnamewithgsoh · 02/06/2011 22:27

I didn't realise it was short for anything.

Also, I am very much in the 'if you like it, use the nn' camp.

It's a really cool name btw Smile

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elseIlltellyourfather · 02/06/2011 22:26

Oh, that's good, really positive. You don't think I should put something else on the BC just in case it doesn't feel grown up enough for her at some point? Even if it is never really used, or is that pointless?

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BelleEnd · 02/06/2011 22:25

I'd never think of Sukie as short for something. It's great on its own! Would have it spelled Suki, but that's by the by....
Go for it!

RitaMorgan · 02/06/2011 22:23

I think if you like Sukie but not Susan/Suzanne/Susannah then just name her Sukie!

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elseIlltellyourfather · 02/06/2011 22:21

Oh really? Thats interesting, thanks. Are they an English family, out of interest? It is also Japanese i think, for 'Beloved'

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Stars22 · 02/06/2011 22:15

The little ones i look after have a friend called Souki, shes very cute. I didnt no it was short for anything, I think it would sound ok as a name of its own.