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Best abbreviation for Oliver?

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londonkiwi · 07/09/2015 03:25

We have a one year old Oliver who is already getting called Oli, which we don't mind, but I'm wondering if there's an 'accepted' best spelling ... Oli? Ollie? Olly? Which one looks better do you think?

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BikeRunSki · 07/09/2015 03:50

I know one of each, but prefer Ollie.

Colyngbourne · 07/09/2015 07:09

Ollie

Pipilangstrumpf · 07/09/2015 11:30

Oli is good and looks most masculine and closest to the full name, Oliver.

I find Ollie a little girly looking personally (like Ellie).

Thoughtfulduck · 08/09/2015 18:59

I like Oli. It makes sense too as you have actually just knocked a few letters off the name to shorten it.

PattyPenguin · 08/09/2015 19:03

"Noll", the traditional English diminutive. Love it.

HeadDreamer · 08/09/2015 19:03

I prefer Oli too. Helps when they learn to write their name!

MamaLazarou · 08/09/2015 19:31

Liver?

londonkiwi · 09/09/2015 11:40

Thanks everyone, I think Oli it is!

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