Do you hate it when people shorten your name?

Richard Dower · 21-11-2011 08:38PM #1

You know, i loathe when people do this! :mad: ..imo it's disrespectful, being a "Richard" you get all sorts of crappy abbreviations thrown at you, Dick/Dickie/Rich/Richie etc.

Speaking as a Richard i actually happen to like my name, i identify with being a Richard, imo it's a proud and strong name with a long history. It's long been a pet peev of mine, it's also why i never shorten names, like if a girl is called Abigail i don't call her Abby or Abs, unless she's OK with it.

I think that's the central issue, the context....many times people have shortened my name to take the piss or just be nasty, if i know there is genuine affection attached i don't mind being called Richie but never allow Dick...i hate that :mad:

The King of Moo · 21-11-2011 08:39PM

Monosyllabic name FTW!!

MrStuffins · 21-11-2011 08:40PM

So people try be friendly and you take exception to them shortening your name?

I bet you get invited to all the coolest parties...... Dick!

Richard Dower · 21-11-2011 08:41PM

MrStuffins wrote: »

Yeah Dick. I do Dick!

Dick!

:mad: don't be a dick!

Kasabian · 21-11-2011 08:41PM

I don't mind as long as they don't add HEAD to the end of it.

Mr. Incognito · 21-11-2011 08:41PM

Poor Rich

MIN2511 · 21-11-2011 08:41PM

People spell and pronounce my name wrong - wrecks my head!

celticcrash · 21-11-2011 08:42PM

Cant say I do Ricky.

MrStuffins · 21-11-2011 08:42PM

Richard Dower wrote: »

:mad: don't be a dick!

Lol. I edited my post Dick! Sorry Rich!

mattjack · 21-11-2011 08:42PM

my wife's name is Titiana

Shanotheslayer · 21-11-2011 08:42PM

Unlucky Ricardo

stupidusername · 21-11-2011 08:43PM

No

my name isn't really short-able. never had a nick name cause of it, which makes me feel unpopular and uncool.

Gran Hermano · 21-11-2011 08:43PM

Dick Dower, suppose it is at least memorable.

corktina · 21-11-2011 08:44PM

stupidusername wrote: »

No my name isn't really short-able. never had a nick name cause of it, which makes me feel unpopular and uncool.

never mind, we'll just call you Stu.... OK?

MrStuffins · 21-11-2011 08:44PM

You know what's worse? When people put "O" or "y/ie" at the end of your name for no apparent reason.

"Hi i'm Mark"

"Nice to meet you Marko/Marky"

Stop it!

corktina · 21-11-2011 08:45PM

the lads used to call me Dickie at work, I quite liked it, especially when the girls picked it up too:D

Kasabian · 21-11-2011 08:45PM

stupidusername wrote: »

No my name isn't really short-able. never had a nick name cause of it, which makes me feel unpopular and uncool.

Your options now are

Stupid
User
Name
Stupidname
Nameuser.:pac:

You are right none of them are cool

some random drunk · 21-11-2011 08:46PM

Don't ever go to Australia OP.

Immaculate Pasta · 21-11-2011 08:46PM

I'm very similar to you OP. I prefer to be called by my full name Michael and I always introduce myself as that but for some reason a lot of people have a problem calling me that thinking it's too formal. So my name gets shortened a lot.

I get called a combination of Mike and Mick. I prefer Mike if it has to be shortened and I'm not such a fan of being called Mick. Then there's other variations but I don't think many can pull off introducing yourself Mikey or Mickey or something else daft.

You get used to it but I don't know why people do this. Because of this peeve like you I always make a point of calling someone by their full name unless they introduce themselves as a shortened version of their name or tell me to call them something else. It's just good manners :cool:

Shanotheslayer · 21-11-2011 08:46PM

Kasabian wrote: »

Your options now are

Stupid
User
Name
Stupidname
Nameuser.:pac:

You are right none of them are cool

That's cause his username is stupid

I'll get my coat.

HalloweenJack · 21-11-2011 08:47PM

All this bitching about the name Dick made me think of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK9-7-20TAg

FWIW, my name's Finbarr and I prefer when people call me Fin. I can't really explain but Finbarr sounds like an old man's name to me. I don't want to be old.

stupidusername · 21-11-2011 08:49PM

corktina wrote: »

never mind, we'll just call you Stu.... OK?

No thanks.

MrStuffins wrote: »

You know what's worse? When people put "O" or "y/ie" at the end of your name for no apparent reason.

"Hi i'm Mark"

"Nice to meet you Marko/Marky"

Stop it!

oh hai mark!

i do that

Kasabian wrote: »

Your options now are

Stupid
User
Name
Stupidname
Nameuser.:pac:

You are right none of them are cool

If only my name really was Stupid

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

That's cause his username is stupid

I'll get my coat.

you do that

Kasabian · 21-11-2011 08:50PM

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

That's cause his username is stupid

I'll get my coat.

He is a sexy she!!

theteal · 21-11-2011 08:50PM

Sorry Dowerer, never had to deal with that, I did grow up with my name being elongated on a regular basis, did'nt mind though

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 21-11-2011 08:51PM

My name being Barry, I don't mind Baz/Bazza, but call me Bar and I will kick you in the willy/vagina.

Shanotheslayer · 21-11-2011 08:51PM

Kasabian wrote: »

He is a sexy she!!

Woops! Internet habit. My bad Stupidusername:pac:

Micky Dolenz · 21-11-2011 08:53PM

I don't hate it, in my work I meet a lot of people on a weekly basis, and if they are comfortable calling me something related to my name, I'm ok with it.

Skid · 21-11-2011 08:54PM

Richard Dower wrote: »

You know, i loathe when people do this! :mad: ..imo it's disrespectful, being a "Richard" you get all sorts of crappy abbreviations thrown at you, Dick/Dickie/Rich/Richie etc.

I agree, I ignore people when they try to improve my given name. :mad:

It is very disrespectful. Just because you call your friend Anto doesn't mean I like my name shortened that way.

Chris Martin · 21-11-2011 08:55PM

Christopher
I like it, the length of it gives off a sophisticated aura.

Chris
Like it, short, snappy and gets to the point.
Among friends Christopher sounds too formal.

Christy
Not a fan...

Christ
I'm a fan of Christ, shame it isn't used more

Martin
A surname that can be used as a first name.
Rarely called Martin. Don't mind though...

Oh and having the same name as Coldplay lead singer, that comes up on occasion...

That's the extent of my name though I think...

Kiera · 21-11-2011 08:56PM

Doesnt bother me. In fact people only call me by my real name when i'm in trouble, so i rather they keep it short so i know i havent been bold

Dudess · 21-11-2011 08:58PM

corktina wrote: »

the lads used to call me Dickie at work, I quite liked it, especially when the girls picked it up too:D

I like when people shorten my name - it's usually done in an affectionate manner. It's two syllables so it's just a matter of saying the first syllable, and adding a s to it sometimes too. E.g. if my name was Aoife (which it isn't): Aoif or Aoifs.

Do you hate it when people shorten your name?

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