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HelpRe: What names do you consider high class?
in reply to a message by Joiya
I'm not sure if I know what you mean with Bradley - surely he can choose to be Brad if he wants? But to me, Charles is different to Bradley, the latter feels very natural to me, whereas the former, in every day usage, feels rather forced, like you'd have to choose to be Charles, it's just a name that's not-not-nicknamed.
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Eh, if your parents had always called you by your full name and corrected anyone who shortened it, you would grow up thinking your name should not be shortened.
I am sure Bradley can go by Brad later in life if he wants. For now though, he is a teen and emphasizes the "I am Bradley, NOT Brad". His mother is an "Elizabeth, NOT Liz" though.
(quotations indicate that is how they actually introduce themselves).
I would not feel right saying Chahlz either, but saying Bradley all the time is bothersome too. I am just verbally lazy I guess.
I am sure Bradley can go by Brad later in life if he wants. For now though, he is a teen and emphasizes the "I am Bradley, NOT Brad". His mother is an "Elizabeth, NOT Liz" though.
(quotations indicate that is how they actually introduce themselves).
I would not feel right saying Chahlz either, but saying Bradley all the time is bothersome too. I am just verbally lazy I guess.
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My mum did that, hated my name being shortened or changed in any way, but it never really bothered me, haha. I guess it's something Bradley really picked up on, though!
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