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HelpRe: Charlotte, NN Chat
in reply to a message by Billina
There was an Aunt Chatty in one of the Green Gables books. Obituaries online seem to confirm that yes, it was a thing, at least in the 19th century - possibly influenced by Hatty for Harriet? So maybe Chat started out as Chatty. I don't like it much, but I don't like any other nns for Charlotte either (it's only two syllables, doesn't need an nn imo), so it's as tolerable as any of them.
I've seen Chartie - or possibly Charty - in some historical literary context too, but can't think where. Not sure if that's 'charty' or 'sharty'. The latter would really not be usable these days, at least in the UK.
eta: which brings to mind Totty, another vintage Charlotte nn that's no longer usable.
I've seen Chartie - or possibly Charty - in some historical literary context too, but can't think where. Not sure if that's 'charty' or 'sharty'. The latter would really not be usable these days, at least in the UK.
eta: which brings to mind Totty, another vintage Charlotte nn that's no longer usable.
This message was edited 12/14/2018, 11:23 PM
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You're right, Charlotte doesn't really need to be shortened/nicknamed, but I simply prefer being Charley, as I find it less stuffy and formal.
Charlotte is my little black dress name. I wear it when I need to be fancy. It's on my official documents, my exam certificates, and all that stuff.
Charley is my jeans, t-shirt, and Chucks name. I wear it when I'm being regular old me, as it suits that better.
Charlotte is my little black dress name. I wear it when I need to be fancy. It's on my official documents, my exam certificates, and all that stuff.
Charley is my jeans, t-shirt, and Chucks name. I wear it when I'm being regular old me, as it suits that better.
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