How would you shorten...

[sophiesmummie]

...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 .

'Q'

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

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

Quen

or tin

is sophie at school yet she will become soph!

I know a teenage Quentin and he gets called Q.

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

Tarantino..?

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

Do you not like nicknames then? My childrens names are nicknamey already, as my name gets constantly shortened even by people i dont know which i hate...I like Quinn, not much chance of shortening.

I would shorten Quentin to Q.

Scorpio, I don't mind nicknames at all - I think they sound cute/charming.

However, we have have a short, one-syllable surname. In that case a short nickname can sound silly when said together.... thats why we're after a name thats not too long to have to be shortened and not too short (preferrably 2 syllables) to sound silly... hope that makes sense .
Dh and I have finally found a name we both like, Quentin, but I'm getting worried that it might be shortened regularly to Q (that would sound silly with our surname....

The only Quentin I've ever known was always called Q- they all are it's the law.

i probably wouldn't shorten it. just use Quentin

same here, the only Quentin I know is called Q by everyone, himself included

I can see that if your surname was, for example, Ball, then 'Q' would be a real problem- too snooker-y (cue ball!)

the only quentin I know changed his name at first legal opportunity after years of bullying! Changed it to lennox...
This was hot on heels of famous five era though with queer uncle quentin, I think of late it has had a Renaissance?

I also know a Quentin who is called Q by everyone but his mum.

Wen. But I'm lazy.

Q
Have to be Q.

Quin?

Tintin?

Quentin seems to be becoming more popular - I've met two baby Quentins in the past 6 months alone.... Not sure you would need to shorten it, though - its short enough imo.

Quen and Soph.

Q

Do you need to shorten it? It's a short name, anyway. 'Q' is poncy.