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Thoughts on Sebastian? And nicknames?

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charcb · 29/03/2021 06:45

Hi ladies. We wanted something traditional and not too common so we like the sound of Sebastian. What's your thoughts? Only concern is what nickname would we use?

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Violetlavenders · 29/03/2021 10:01

Sebastian is quite nice.

But it's quite long and the short forms are not nice unfortunately. I dislike Seb/Sebby (reminds me of sebaceous or oily) and Basty is too close to bastard unfortunately.

trying29 · 29/03/2021 09:32

I have a Sebastian and we often use Basti as a nickname.

20viona · 29/03/2021 09:26

Not my cup of tea

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charcb · 29/03/2021 09:25

Nicknames are hard with Sebastian though! I love Seb as a nickname but find it will be difficult to pronounce (the ending B sound is quite tricky isn't it?)

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charcb · 29/03/2021 09:22

Thanks everyone! Always nice to get someone else's opinions on this! @Fifipop185 does the emoji mean you don't like the nickname Sebby? Or the complete name?

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Chilldonaldchill · 29/03/2021 09:05

Love love love love Sebastian. I'd use Seb personally as I think it sounds great. Bas is ok but I don't like Bash.
(Was it from Anne with an E for the poster that asked above?)

AnxiousAnnie86 · 29/03/2021 08:05

@charcb same as PP I know a Sebastian snd he's Bash! I love that x

mybonnieliesovertheocean2 · 29/03/2021 07:59

I know a Sebastian and he gets called Seb

Fifipop185 · 29/03/2021 07:58

I know a Sebastian - or Sebby as he is called Confused

Frolicinameadow · 29/03/2021 07:58

Bash was a nickname used in a show. Can’t remember the name of the show but bash was very handsome

mycatchichi · 29/03/2021 07:56

Under the sea !!

Love the name though. And Seb is cute

KnottedFern · 29/03/2021 07:52

I know a Sebastian who's nickname is Bash.

TigerBeetle · 29/03/2021 07:51

I like Sebastian and Seb. I also know a Sebastian whose nickname is Tio (I think this has evolved rather than being a planned nickname).

PurpleFlower1983 · 29/03/2021 07:49

I like Sebastian/Seb. Bastian reminds me of Neverending Story.

Usagi12 · 29/03/2021 06:50

I love Sebastian but a nickname is difficult. I've only known Sebs which isn't great 🙄 go ahead with the name you like maybe and don't worry about it. Nicknames have a way of developing themselves and often don't bear much resemblance to the real name. We chose a name we thought couldn't be shortened but his brother couldn't say it, so he gave him a nickname he could say which stuck and now we all use it 😂

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