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Nickname dilemma

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Threelittlemonkeyss · 01/11/2022 14:13

Hi,

DC 4 is a few weeks old and we’ve named him Rufus. Other three kids all have names with natural nicknames and we all love using nicknames in our family. The thing that has thrown me is I didn’t realise Rufy was a name for rohypnol ); and my dad as said he thinks Ru sounds weak (which had stuck in my head and slightly ruined that for me). I’m feeling hormonal and tired so this is feeling like more of a drama than I’m sure it will in a few months time!

so my question is what nickname would you give a Rufus, and do you think Rafi is too much of a stretch as Rafferty/Rafi was one of my fave names I didn’t choose in the end due to someone I know having a rafferty who is always know as his full name and never Rafi so it wouldn’t be a problem us using that nickname.

thanks in advance!

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Kite22 · 03/11/2022 00:04

Nicknames evolve over time - they aren't things you plan.
He is more than likely to end up with a nickname that isn't anything to do with his name.
If you set out to call him 'Ru', then he will no doubt be called Kanga or similar by his mates.
Just call him Rufus if that is what you have decided to name him.

Mimilamore · 03/11/2022 16:06

Ru is great, don't worry , dad's say daft things!

Raddix · 03/11/2022 16:10

Ru / Roo is a baby name, not suitable for an adult. You still have time to switch. I’d change his name to Rafferty and call him Rafi.

Spookypig · 03/11/2022 23:28

Love Ru!

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 03/11/2022 23:31

Ru sounds great & I love the name Rufus . Congratulations.

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 04/11/2022 00:54

Reverse it and call him Fury!

Grrrhhh!

LocalHobo · 04/11/2022 02:05

Roo is quite sweet, but only for a little one or at home.
I don't think he'll want Roo at school when he's 12

I know two adult Roo's. One is a naval officer, the other races classic cars. Neither seems to struggle with their name.

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