How would you shorten...

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sophiesmummie · 28/11/2008 10:56

...Quentin?

We've just found out we're having a boy and really like the name. As our surname is short, we'd like a name that has 2-3 syllables but won't get shortened regularly. What (if any) nicknames can you think of for Quentin? Thanks.

Our dd is Sophie and (so far, anyway) gets called her full name .

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FlirtyThirty · 28/11/2008 19:35

Tarantino..?

Sorry...really don't like the name though....and that's in spite of knowing a lovely Quentin.

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sophiesmummie · 28/11/2008 11:18

Thanks for replying so far. I'm hoping its just the right length to avoid being shortened.... Actually just Q would sound a bit silly with our surname..

Yes, I guess Sophie will become Soph, but I think that will sound ok with our surname.

Gosh, so many factors to consider... and that after me and dh finally agree

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mopsyflopsy · 28/11/2008 11:10

I know a teenage Quentin and he gets called Q.

PenelopePitstops · 28/11/2008 11:08

is sophie at school yet she will become soph!

PenelopePitstops · 28/11/2008 11:07

Quen

or tin

bettythebuilder · 28/11/2008 11:06

Quent? Not sure if anyone would say that though. Often names that can't be shortened get made longer, but I think Quentin's long enough- Quentintin's a bit of a mouthful

castille · 28/11/2008 11:01

My (French) nephew is called Quentin. So far no one shortens it, but my DS used to call him Tintin

Pinkjenny · 28/11/2008 11:00

'Q'

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