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Help[Opinions] Re: Nicholas or Nikolai
in reply to a message by Millie
Nikolai, definitely!
With no context: Nicholas usually ends up as Nick, and it's boring either way. Nikolai could end up as Nick, but it's easier to use a different nickname like Niko. I also just prefer the full name of Nikolai instead of Nicholas.
I think Kai is good, maybe a stretch though. I'd prefer Niko for Nikolai or Nico for Nicholas (or Nicolas. I don't really like it with the h, and Nicolas is closer to Nicola anyway).
But keep in mind that saying "he'd go by ___" is just a fantasy on your part, if this is an actual baby you have no idea what nickname he's going to prefer, if any.
With no context: Nicholas usually ends up as Nick, and it's boring either way. Nikolai could end up as Nick, but it's easier to use a different nickname like Niko. I also just prefer the full name of Nikolai instead of Nicholas.
I think Kai is good, maybe a stretch though. I'd prefer Niko for Nikolai or Nico for Nicholas (or Nicolas. I don't really like it with the h, and Nicolas is closer to Nicola anyway).
But keep in mind that saying "he'd go by ___" is just a fantasy on your part, if this is an actual baby you have no idea what nickname he's going to prefer, if any.
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