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My grandfather had a good friend whom I always thought was named Otter. He was called Otter 100% of the time, referred to in their small town as "Otter Smith" or "Old Otter." It wasn't until his funeral that I learned his name was really Arthur, and Otter had been given to him by a sibling who couldn't pronounce the name. I thought it was adorable that it ended up a lifelong nickname and that he seemed to like it.

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Anyway, I wouldn't worry about Aw-fuh. Your daughter will outgrow it, and it will make a cute story someday, as other posters have said. FWIW, though, I prefer Albert, particularly with Iris.