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What can max be short for?

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Laytwir024 · 27/03/2021 19:56

Would like some ideas

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WhoppingBigBackside · 29/03/2021 18:43

MacSpreader

JellyBellySmith · 29/03/2021 18:40

Another person who has Max - just Max. We didn't like any of the longer versions.

Giles1008 · 28/03/2021 22:17

We have a Maximilian, always referred to as Max.

Love Max but wanted him to have the longer version as we have a Ben(jamin) and Seb(astian). I prefer boys to have the full name IMO

PandaFluff · 28/03/2021 15:51

I like Max as it is

Violetlavenders · 28/03/2021 15:47

Not Maxim! That's like playboy.

Maximilian is what I would assume a Max to be.

Ellmau · 28/03/2021 10:55

Maximilian is the classic one, and is lovely.

Nannyamc · 27/03/2021 22:56

We have a Max he is just a Max and it really suits him

PleaseReferToMeAsBritneySpears · 27/03/2021 22:52

Makenzie?

Noodlesnoodlesnoodles · 27/03/2021 22:51

Macsen is a lovely Welsh name. Could also shorten to Mac, which I think is nicer.

Moonflower12 · 27/03/2021 22:46

I have a Maximo in my class and have had a Maximilian- always called Max.

My friend is married to a Max. ( full name).

Cotswoldmama · 27/03/2021 22:19

Maxwell house

Katjolo · 27/03/2021 22:08

Maxwell is nice.

ThatsShitTryHarder · 27/03/2021 20:48

@FurrySlipperBoots

I think Maxim is a male magazine, Playboy type thing isn't it? Maybe that wouldn't bother you, but something to be aware of!
“Maxim: “Catering to the modern man with content that promises to seduce, entertain and continuously surprise readers.”

I doubt the sexism would be at all surprising to most people 🙄

FurrySlipperBoots · 27/03/2021 20:17

I think Maxim is a male magazine, Playboy type thing isn't it? Maybe that wouldn't bother you, but something to be aware of!

doctorhamster · 27/03/2021 20:15

I know a maxen

KindleAndCake · 27/03/2021 20:12

Maximus Decimus Meridius

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Laytwir024 · 27/03/2021 20:07

@ThatsShitTryHarder

I had friends who called their child Matthew Alexander Xavier - he was known as Max. Yes, I thought it was pretentious too, but obviously never said anything to them!
This made me laugh!
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Laytwir024 · 27/03/2021 20:07

I quite like Maxim!

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froggers1 · 27/03/2021 20:06

I've got a Max. Just Max!

ThatsShitTryHarder · 27/03/2021 20:04

I had friends who called their child Matthew Alexander Xavier - he was known as Max. Yes, I thought it was pretentious too, but obviously never said anything to them!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 27/03/2021 20:04

Macsen if you like Welsh names. I've even heard Max used as a shortening for Magnus (as both Magnus and Macsen are variations/come from the same etymology as Maximus/Maximilian)

fallfallfall · 27/03/2021 20:01

Maxant

fallfallfall · 27/03/2021 19:58

Maxwell

Bunnybigears · 27/03/2021 19:58

Maximus
Maxwell
Maximillian
Maxim
Maxine (if a girl)
But if you like Max just call him Max it doesn't have to be short for anything.

Sweetnlow · 27/03/2021 19:57

Maximus