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What would you shorten Ambrose to?

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niffernaffer · 25/07/2013 13:57

Just that really. I think we're now decided on Ambrose as a name for Clem's brother, and whilst I would use his full name, I wonder what options there are for a shortened form/ nickname in case friends and family tend towards shortening it. Any ideas please?

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MrsMongoose · 25/07/2013 14:21

I wouldn't shorten it.

woopsidaisy · 25/07/2013 14:10

I knew an "Amby".
I think it is fine as an abbreviation.

SelectAUserName · 25/07/2013 14:07

I wouldn't. I'm sure some people will insist on trying Amby, Brose or whatever but it isn't a name that has a natural shortening.

If you call him Ambrose, I'd expect family to follow suit (especially if you introduce him as "this is Ambrose, we wanted a name that wouldn't be shortened" or similar) and by the time he gets to school he is just as likely to end up with a nickname which bears no resemblance to his actual name!