BABY NAMES, what are your faves?

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

You think? I've never found that to be a problem. To me, the bigger problem is that there is more than one nickname for my given name, and the one I go by is not as common as some others. People who don't know me (and even a few who do) inavariably assume the wrong one, which I really dislike being called. They get demerits for that.

This! I have the same problem. Growing up, I had many teachers who would assume I used the more popular/"older" nickname. It drove me crazy. Just assuming that someone even uses a nickname is ridiculous. Again, my second cousin has the same name and she doesn't use a nickname.

What also throws people is that my nickname doesn't start with the same letter as my given name. I even had one teacher tell me, "You can't do that."

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

This! I have the same problem. Growing up, I had many teachers who would assume I used the more popular/"older" nickname. It drove me crazy. Just assuming that someone even uses a nickname is ridiculous. Again, my second cousin has the same name and she doesn't use a nickname.

What also throws people is that my nickname doesn't start with the same letter as my given name. I even had one teacher tell me, "You can't do that."

On an old Kojak tv episode one criminal uses three names: Margaret, Peggy and Gretchen. Kojak mentions all 3 names are derivations of the same name. What you can't learn from television...

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

This! I have the same problem. Growing up, I had many teachers who would assume I used the more popular/"older" nickname. It drove me crazy. Just assuming that someone even uses a nickname is ridiculous. Again, my second cousin has the same name and she doesn't use a nickname.

What also throws people is that my nickname doesn't start with the same letter as my given name. I even had one teacher tell me, "You can't do that."

I always love the "but where did that name come from" and you break down the legal name to show the nickname. Mine isn't that hard to figure out. It's similar to a girl name Jordan having the nickname of Dani. Jordan to Dan to Danny/Dani.

[SWTXBelle]

I have been surprised by the number of people who ask me about my youngest child's name.

"It's Liam."
"Oh, what an unusual name. Where did you get it? "
"It's a nickname - his name is William."
"How is "Liam" a nickname for 'William'?"
"Um, last four letters of 'William'."

It makes much more sense to me than 'Bill'- my husband's nickname.

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

I always love the "but where did that name come from" and you break down the legal name to show the nickname. Mine isn't that hard to figure out. It's similar to a girl name Jordan having the nickname of Dani. Jordan to Dan to Danny/Dani.

Like Lorelai and Rory. I had to look that one up because for years, I didn't get it.

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

"It's Liam."
"Oh, what an unusual name. Where did you get it? "
"It's a nickname - his name is William."
"How is "Liam" a nickname for 'William'?"
"Um, last four letters of 'William'."

It makes much more sense to me than 'Bill'- my husband's nickname.

You know, I used to babysit for a Liam. It never occurred to me that his real name might be William. I haven't spoken to that family in years but now I'm tempted to e-mail the mother and ask.

[SWTXBelle]

I have heard of people naming their boys Liam - not William, just Liam. I gave all my children names which could be shortened - none of them went by nicknames until #4. Guess I was just tired!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I have heard of people naming their boys Liam - not William, just Liam.

Well, Liam is an Irish Gaelic form of William (or Uilliam), much like Sean and Seamus are the Irish Gaelic forms of John and James, so I think it is a fairly common Irish name. (Think Liam Neeson.)

I do really like the name.

[barbino]

We have a Liam (about 10 yrs. old) in the extended family. My sister married into a huge Irish family; for holidays they often rent a hall because no other place can hold all the cousins & their kids.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

I always love the "but where did that name come from" and you break down the legal name to show the nickname. Mine isn't that hard to figure out. It's similar to a girl name Jordan having the nickname of Dani. Jordan to Dan to Danny/Dani.

My nickname isn't even an uncommon nickname for my real name, but many people question the first letter difference.

Although, now that there's a very famous person whose name and nickname are exactly the same as mine, I guess it's ok...