I personally dont see nn as a must, in fact, I prefer none, especially on traditional classics everyone shortens (
Michael,
David,
Jeffery,
Daniel,
Thomas,
William). Some nn I really like such as
Ty for
Tyler or
Sky for
Skylar. But I believe its up to the child what he/she wants to be called. I am the only child in the family with a nn,
Kristi for
Kristina. I grew up hating
Kristi, and wanted to be called
Kristina, but my family wouldnt call me
Kristina. Eventually I got over it, but why couldnt they call me what I wanted to be called, and my real name. If they wanted to call me
Kristi, why not name me
Kristi. Children dont get to choose their full name, but I think they should have a say if they dont like a nn or prefer the nn.
As of now, my names are
William and
Lucas, and I will call them
William and
Lucas.
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Kris~~