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Belaymehearties · 28/02/2025 09:12

Nicholas , Nick or Nico - classic! 😁

SnoopysHoose · 28/02/2025 10:09

It is timeless, wait until there's a load of 50/60 year olds called Buddy/Teddy/Kayden, it's a good solid name.

RachelLikesTea · 28/02/2025 10:12

You know, I like this name! It's one from my childhood (I'm 53). It's a good name. And Nick is very cool. Great choice!

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Umbrellah · 28/02/2025 10:34

RachelLikesTea · 28/02/2025 10:12

You know, I like this name! It's one from my childhood (I'm 53). It's a good name. And Nick is very cool. Great choice!

And I also like tea!

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Alondra · 28/02/2025 11:18

Umbrellah · 27/02/2025 21:41

Do you like it? Probably will be called Nick most of the time. I have had a few comments that it’s “dated” so wanted some impartial views.

I love the name so much, it’s always been my favourite boys name.

I love it, it's a good solid name. My godson' youngest baby has been named Nicolai ( the Russian variation ) and we all love it.

lifechanginglemoncake · 28/02/2025 11:40

I have a Nicholas who is a toddler. We have shortened it to Nico because he sort of did it himself and we liked it but nobody else did it before we did - most people go for Nick or Nicky. We liked it for a December birthday because of St Nicholas and being a classic name but not too Christmassy. I think it's a classic due for a revival.

StampOnTheGround · 28/02/2025 13:32

@Umbrellah quite a few on this thread do like Nico though or even have a child called Nicholas which has been shortened to Nico.

Friends at school will do any shortening they can think of, which could be the one you don't like or, it could be that your child much prefers it too. So I think if you really hate it, then maybe a new name would be better to prevent it ever being a possibility?

sodabreadjam · 28/02/2025 13:46

My DS1 is called Nicholas - he is now in 40. We chose the name because it is international and it is similar to a name in our family tree.

We always used his full name as a child but he gradually became Nick as a teenager and that is what he called by everyone now. Only one person called him Nicky - I'm not a fan and didn't encourage it. No-one called him Nico - I think Italian or Spanish sounding names are possibly more popular now.

The main thing is he likes his name and it seems to suit him.

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Umbrellah · 28/02/2025 14:05

StampOnTheGround · 28/02/2025 13:32

@Umbrellah quite a few on this thread do like Nico though or even have a child called Nicholas which has been shortened to Nico.

Friends at school will do any shortening they can think of, which could be the one you don't like or, it could be that your child much prefers it too. So I think if you really hate it, then maybe a new name would be better to prevent it ever being a possibility?

I disagree, there’s only a few people on here whose sons names have been shortened to Nico. The majority of posters with children called Nicholas haven’t.

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Umbrellah · 28/02/2025 14:06

sodabreadjam · 28/02/2025 13:46

My DS1 is called Nicholas - he is now in 40. We chose the name because it is international and it is similar to a name in our family tree.

We always used his full name as a child but he gradually became Nick as a teenager and that is what he called by everyone now. Only one person called him Nicky - I'm not a fan and didn't encourage it. No-one called him Nico - I think Italian or Spanish sounding names are possibly more popular now.

The main thing is he likes his name and it seems to suit him.

Thank you for this, I’m glad he likes his name :-)

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KayEmAy · 28/02/2025 15:51

Nicholas is one of my more favorite classic names, I also really like Nick.

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Umbrellah · 03/03/2025 18:39

As an update, he is now officially registered as Nicholas :) thank you to everyone for posting and sharing their views.

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CruCru · 03/03/2025 19:28

I love that you came back to update - thanks!

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Umbrellah · 03/03/2025 19:29

CruCru · 03/03/2025 19:28

I love that you came back to update - thanks!

Thank you! I was genuinely grateful for everyone’s views and opinions. It reminded me of good old mumsnet back in the day!

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Rabssccuttlefissh · 03/03/2025 21:06

Lovely update. 💙

Moreteaandchocolate · 03/03/2025 21:38

Umbrellah · 03/03/2025 18:39

As an update, he is now officially registered as Nicholas :) thank you to everyone for posting and sharing their views.

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Congratulations! Thanks so much for letting us know and what a lovely name 😁

Whateverwhateverever · 03/03/2025 21:48

Nicholas is a name that can suit any character,job choice etc . I really like it and am wondering about throwing that idea at my daughter for her baby who is due fairly soon !

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 03/03/2025 21:48

Welcome to the world baby Nicholas ❤️

Whateverwhateverever · 03/03/2025 21:49

Moreteaandchocolate · 03/03/2025 21:38

Congratulations! Thanks so much for letting us know and what a lovely name 😁

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Aah congratulations and it’s lovely to actually hear what choice the OP made 🥳💙

GreyhoundGal1 · 04/03/2025 13:04

Congratulations!