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Help[Opinions] Re: Tommy
in reply to a message by I_Love_Jesus
Tommy is a nickname. Trust me. My ex-fiance's birth name is Tommy, and since he was about 12 years old, he's gone by Thomas (even though that's not even his name, lol). He abhors Tommy, and refuses to be called Tommy or Tom (although his immediate family calls him Tommy).
I also know men named Johnny, Ricky, Billy, etc., that don't have John, Richard, William, etc. as their given names. I find it silly and would personally find it limiting. I, personally, wouldn't want to put a nickname-y fn on a resume or application for a prestigious job/university. I think it might be easier for girls to 'get away with', but I personally wouldn't want to be just Katie or Lizzie, etc.
I also know men named Johnny, Ricky, Billy, etc., that don't have John, Richard, William, etc. as their given names. I find it silly and would personally find it limiting. I, personally, wouldn't want to put a nickname-y fn on a resume or application for a prestigious job/university. I think it might be easier for girls to 'get away with', but I personally wouldn't want to be just Katie or Lizzie, etc.
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