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Alexandra and nicknames

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runningandjumping · 22/04/2015 10:23

DD is called Alexandra and will start nursery soon. we don't like the nicknames Alex or Lexie. We always call her her full name but I know that she'll be known by a shortening which we should tell the nursery. How about:
Allie
Alexa
Lelie
Any ideas welkome!

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SpiritOfTheRitz · 22/04/2015 10:33

Will she definitely be known by a shortening?

I know an Alexandra who has made it to 7 without any nicknames or shortening. Mind you, she is the one that is determined about it, she's always saying "I'm not x, I'm Alexandra."

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runningandjumping · 22/04/2015 10:32

Queenie? I thought it was a nickname for Elizabeth?

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stormyboots · 22/04/2015 10:31

Sandy

BunnyLebowski · 22/04/2015 10:27

I really don't like Lexie but think Lex is quite cool.

Andie? It's got a retro feel I like Smile .

ZeroFunDame · 22/04/2015 10:26

Xandra
Sasha
Queenie