Nicknames
title: “Nicknames” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Robert Moore” These simplified names, called “nursery” or “pet” names, were originally limited to use in the home or among very close friends, as they weren’t considered appropriate forms of address for proper men and ladies. However, some became so popular that they began to be accepted as first names in their own right during the eighteenth century. The following is a selection of some popular names from that period and the pet names that were derived from them that have since gained acceptance as given names:...