We are currently debating [name_u]Theo[/name_u] vs [name_m]Theodore[/name_m]. I really don’t like the “door” sound. But I do like having a longer name to put on a resume. We would call him [name_u]Theo[/name_u] 100% of the time.
I know it’s largely personal preference but what would you do?
[name_u]Theo[/name_u] can definitely be a standalone name. Now, people will probably assume it’s short for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] but as long as you don’t mind correcting people it wouldn’t be the worst thing ever.
I would just go with [name_u]Theo[/name_u] if you’re going to call him that 100% of the time like you said. [name_u]Theo[/name_u] itself is strong enough to be on it’s own in my opinion and I find it much more refreshing than [name_m]Theodore[/name_m].
Agree with previous posters — [name_u]Theo[/name_u] can stand alone, and while people might assume it’s short for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m], it certainly doesn’t sound unprofessional. There are lots of resumes by [name_m]Zach[/name_m], [name_m]Greg[/name_m], [name_m]Will[/name_m], [name_u]Alex[/name_u], etc., and there are lots of Charlies running around who aren’t Charleses.
IMHO, if you don’t love the long name, don’t use it just for the sake of a resume.
I think [name_u]Theo[/name_u] is totally fine as a stand alone! Not weird on a resume at all. No need to deal with a name you don’t love!
[name_u]Theo[/name_u] can definitely stand alone.
Well thanks! You guys have made me feel a lot better!
[name_u]Theo[/name_u] can definitely stand alone. I really love it just as much as [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] as a full name.
My exact thought with [name_m]Theodore[/name_m]. I 100% feel [name_u]Theo[/name_u] can stand alone. My hubby, mom, dad, [name_f]MIL[/name_f], FIL, and step-FIL all have a formal name and go by a nickname 100% of the time. So I feel obligated to do the formal name with a nn because of family history.