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names you like but wouldn't use because you dont like the nickame

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darleneconnor · 30/01/2011 11:18

Charlotte for me because i think it's pretty but charlie and lottie make me shudder

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darleneconnor · 30/01/2011 11:19

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tammytoby · 30/01/2011 11:23

Sebastian because Seb/Sebbie reminds me of sebacious (oily).

Finnian because Finn is too common.

Florence because Flo or Florrie sounds very unfeminine.

Benedict because Ben is too common.

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ninedragons · 30/01/2011 11:29

Penelope. I know it's a perfectly fine short form but just don't like Penny.

theagedparent · 30/01/2011 12:06

Dorcas, lovely name

CharlotteBronteSaurus · 30/01/2011 12:08

rebecca - lovely name
but i'm not wild on becky

CharlieBoo · 30/01/2011 12:28

I think Lottie's a gorgeous nn!!

Olivia for me...dislike Ollie and Livvy

CharlieBoo · 30/01/2011 12:29

Oh and I nearly had Sophie for my dd but every Sophie I know is a Soph which Im not mad on.

darleneconnor · 30/01/2011 13:20

I'll also add Andrew because I dont like Andy (too used car salesman).

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Hatterbox · 30/01/2011 13:25

tammytoby - you could always use Ned as a nn for Benedict.

For me, it is Constance, but I can't stand the nn Connie. Sad

flower38 · 30/01/2011 13:40

Victoria lovely Vicky don't like.

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Blu · 30/01/2011 13:44

Use the names if you like them.
Neither my brother or I have ever been called by the common shortened version of our names.
We don't use nicknaes, our family don't, so it has never taken root.

ScatterChasse · 30/01/2011 13:53

Victoria for me.

I'm really not keen on Vicky (especially spelt Viki for some reason, it just doesn't look like a word to me Confused) and I think Tori sounds like a boy's name.

Also names with multiple spelling of the nickname. I had four Gabrielles in my year at school, all spelt Gabbie/Gabby/Gaby/Gabi differently.

My sister has a name like that, and very few people bother to find out how she spells the shortened version, and then spell it correctly (for her).

essenceofSES · 30/01/2011 13:57

James - sorry but Jamie sounds too childish and I like names that will suit baby or adult.

My mum called my brother Stephen specifically with a "ph" as she didn't want it shortened. Didn't make any difference though - everyone calls him Steve except my parents!

tummytickler · 30/01/2011 14:12

Victoria and Matilda. Vicky, Tori and Tilly are vile though.

nelly83 · 30/01/2011 15:31

Scarlett for me. Love the name but Scar or Letty are just rubbish nns!

Chocolocolate · 30/01/2011 15:40

Another Victoria - I don't mind Tory but can't stand Vicky.

Also, we love Elizabeth and like all of the nicknames but Liz/Lizzie and wouldn't want to risk it.

Eglu · 30/01/2011 15:43

Phineas - because Phin (Fin) is too common.

Agree Benedict - Ben just boring.

tammytoby · 30/01/2011 15:54

Agree about Scarlet - Scar, Scarly, Letty aren't nice at all.

William - nice name but I hate Will or Willy.

tammytoby · 30/01/2011 15:54

And Hector - Heck Grin (although I dislike the meaning too)

mommmmyof2 · 30/01/2011 16:11

I love the name Benjamin but not keen on Ben, not that there nothing wrong with it but just not the name you picked for your child.And you no that is would get shortened.

GibberingGinger · 30/01/2011 17:44

Patrick. But hate Pat or Paddy. Also Alexander but hate Alex. In fact I find this a problem with a lot of boys names.

LetThereBeRock · 30/01/2011 17:47

Daniel is a beautiful name,but I hate Danny and Dan is even worse.

happyhappyjoyjoy · 30/01/2011 17:49

Tabitha - because I don't like Tabby.