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It should be due for a revival but ... I think if it is revived in my lifetime, it'll need a new nickname. I could imagine if there were, say, a young heroine in popular culture named Patricia with some other, novel nickname, Patricia might be significantly revived ... another 15 years after that. But I think Patty is gonna be out for ... maybe for good ... it's like Dick or Fanny, almost. I think Patty is too associated with a meat patty or a cow patty. My own mom is a Patty and I've never *not* thought it seemed awkward. (Peppermint Patty may have been responsible) I think it's a good name, but it's not one I like.

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I'd like to see a little Susan. Susan and Betty, Susan and Doris maybe.

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- mirfak