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Why people choose nicknames for themselves 8 Articles

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    by Toni Doswell

    Nicknames are a great way to be remembered. Personally, the name my mother gave me is long and often mispronounced. People call me on the phone (mostly bill collectors) and splatter my name miserably. They do it so...read more

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    by D Dupont-Day

    What should we name the baby? Do we name him after dear, great, dead Uncle Fred? Do we give her sweet Aunt Josephine's name? We have to put something on the birth certificate. Parents frequently agonize over what to ...read more

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    by Amanda Fox

    When meeting someone I have developed the habit of introducing myself as Amanda. If it is a social setting rather than professional I'll often add that I prefer being called Mandy or Foxy. Well that's not really a nickname...read more

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    by Captain Average

    The best part about nicknames is that people DON'T get to choose them for themselves - at least not the good ones. They usually start as an inside joke amongst friends, because of some embarrassing story. Take "Pudding"...read more

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    by Ashley Benlove

    Most of the nicknames I have correspond with my real life name, and sometimes with the name I use on-line. I've never really chose these nicknames for myself. I know I certainly didn't choose the nickname of "Winky" in...read more

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    by Christopher Vollan

    Dude. Homie. Buddy. The use of nicknames has long been a method for the younger populace to identify themselves with their peers, as well as getting away from the feeling that their lives are controled by parents. Nickname...read more

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    by Mika

    My Nickname My parents, being devout Catholics, gave me the name of Mary when I was born. They've always told me what a great honor it is to share a name with Jesus' mother, yet I've never felt particularly honored or ...read more

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    by Saydios

    Self given nicknames, someone who comes into a new place of work or learning and decides to call him self something new. The convocation would go something a bit like this: Tom: "Hey, you new here?" New guy: "Yes j...read more

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