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Constantine's bizarre nickname

by Pavlos (guest)

8/2/2002, 5:01 AM

I've noticed that many Greek-Americans called Constantine (a fairly common Greek name) have adopted the name Gus. I have absolutely no idea how Gus became a nickname of Constantine. Any ideas?

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- genis (guest)

8/5/2002, 7:55 AM

It is a mystery akin to why every Mexican man I've ever met named Jesus, goes by the nickname 'Chewie' (chew-ee).

- Anneza (guest)

8/5/2002, 1:54 AM

Poor deluded guys! I've known several, and they've either been Dino or Con.

- Cassie (guest)

8/2/2002, 9:21 PM

There's a kid at church called Constantine that everyone calls Costel, but that's kind of irrelevant.
Cheers and long live the Wizzygoths,
Cassie

- Mike C

8/2/2002, 1:23 PM

Could find any answers though Bartleby's entry on "Given Names" presents the following info on some of the name changes adopted by Greek immigrants: "The Greek Athanasios is changed to Nathan or Tom, Panagiotis to Peter, Constantine to Gus, Demetrios to James, Chasalambos to Charles and Vasilios (Basil) to Bill."

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