Years ago, I knew a Birdie--as a "pet" for
Gertrude; and no one ever caller her
Gertrude. Interestingly - I am still toying with the idea of adding
Elizabeth as an additional middle name, but I would never allow myself to be called
Libby: and though I would not like
Buffy either--Buffy still has a unique nature to it which I might more easily accept before
Libby.