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Are these nicknames 'enough' of a name

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abbypumpkin · 09/03/2012 20:56

love the name Isabel but oh has gone of it though we both still really like the nn izzy. Our dd1 is called Abby and we never worried that she just has a nn as a name but worry that izzy just isn't a name in it's own right.

Similar theme but I also love the name indie. Don't like any longer versions. Indie though somehow seems more complete for a name even though it's prob much less common.

Any thoughts?

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PuppyMonkey · 10/03/2012 17:42

If it's the name you like, it's the name you like. Can't be doing with all the MN stance of only going for a full name, even if you don't really like it. Someone will be along to say, ooh give her the full name and she can decide to change it to the nn if she doesn't like it. Well, give her the nn then and she can decide to change it to MoonBeamsquirter Arse Knobs if she doesn't like it.

Sorry, rant over.

Not enough of a name, ffs. Hmm

nizlopi · 10/03/2012 17:25

Izzy is an unfortunate name, in my opinion.

welovesausagedogs · 10/03/2012 16:40

I think it is fine. Just go with what you like, after all there is no point calling her Isabel if you are only ever going to call her Izzy.

Marmite2012 · 10/03/2012 16:20

I think it's fine!

They can still be shortened to Abs and Iz!

taffy101 · 09/03/2012 21:59

I think they are 'enough of a name'. Historically my name was a nickname and now it is widely recognised as a 'name in its own right'. Go with what you like I say!

mayanna123 · 09/03/2012 21:54

As you've chosen Abby as a name (and not Abigail), I can't really offer much advice because we seem to have different tastes/opinions. So yes, I guess you can go with Izzy.

HolyNoSheDittantBatman · 09/03/2012 21:12

No, I don't think so, but then I would have gone with Abigail.

If you don't like Isabel, you can have Izzy as a nn for Elizabeth or Isolde

Mrsmonkfish · 09/03/2012 21:05

I'm with RetroMum on this one

RetroMum1 · 09/03/2012 21:00

I don't think there is any difference using Izzy to Abby.

PercyFilth · 09/03/2012 20:59

"Are these nicknames 'enough' of a name?"

No, they're not.

ReadyToDie · 09/03/2012 20:58

I do think Izzy is a bit incomplete on its own.

But she is your baby - really who cares if you like it?