One name I seem to keep coming back to is [name_f]Katie[/name_f]. I like [name_f]Kaitlyn[/name_f], [name_f]Katherine[/name_f], [name_f]Katrina[/name_f] and [name_f]Kate[/name_f] - all are lovely names I’ve considered at some point, but in the end, none of them quite feel right for me. [name_f]Katie[/name_f] is the one I always seem to circle back to, it’s what I’d likely call her 99% of the time if I used a longer form anyways, so that may be why the others don’t quite fit?
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Katie[/name_f] can stand on its own? I’m normally not one to be bothered by whether or not a nickname can work on its own, but for some reason this time around, I’m finding myself very unsure?
My childhood best friend was called [name_f]Katie[/name_f] (short for [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]) and I was friends with her for years before I found out [name_f]Katie[/name_f] was a nickname. It was the only name she ever responded to because she hated being called [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]. So I think [name_f]Katie[/name_f] can work as a standalone name.
Meh [name_f]Katie[/name_f] is kind of boring. I know maybe 10. It’s still a nice name but I prefer some of your others. I just think [name_f]Katie[/name_f] is still so popular. [name_f]Kate[/name_f] though it much nicer.
I really like [name_f]Katie[/name_f] by itself, and in fact prefer it to many of the longer forms! There are plenty adult Katies out there (whether it’s their full name or just a nickname they go by), so I have no trouble picturing it on a grown woman. I think it works! I love the idea of [name_f]Katie[/name_f] paired with an unexpected, maybe slightly longer middle.
Katie can stand on its own to me. I knew someone in elementary school whose name is [name_f]Katie[/name_f]. As far as I’m aware, that’s her full name. I also know a [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] who goes by [name_f]Katie[/name_f]. I think either works as either a stand alone or a nickname.
If concerned with popularity at all, I know far more [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]/Catherine/Kathryns and Cathys. I know a couple [name_f]Kaitlin[/name_f]/Caitlins, 1 [name_f]Katrina[/name_f], and the 2 Kates I know use [name_f]Kate[/name_f] as a nickname for [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]
My best friend growing up was [name_f]Katie[/name_f], and I remember being so surprised when I first found out it was short for [name_f]Catherine[/name_f]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] like [name_u]Abby[/name_u] and all those others, I totally think [name_f]Katie[/name_f] can stand on its own. It’s really sweet!
[name_f]My[/name_f] favorite form would be [name_f]Kate[/name_f] nn [name_f]Katie[/name_f] but I definitely think [name_f]Katie[/name_f] can work on its own too.
Absolutely! I know a ton of Katies, all just [name_f]Katie[/name_f]. It definitely works as a standalone.
I like the [name_f]Katy[/name_f] spelling possibly slightly more (reminds me of What [name_f]Katy[/name_f] Did) — might spelling it with a Y make it feel any less nicknamey to you?
I agree with this! I think [name_f]Katie[/name_f] is a bit informal, but if the longer forms aren’t doing it for you, maybe you’d like [name_f]Kate[/name_f] nn [name_f]Katie[/name_f].
I would have no problem accepting [name_f]Katie[/name_f] as a standalone name. From looking at the data, it seems to be very common in the UK and fairly common in [name_u]North[/name_u] [name_u]America[/name_u], so I’d say it’s fine.
@katinka - Ooh, I do like [name_f]Katy[/name_f] too, I may have to add that one in! @scater - I do like [name_f]Kate[/name_f] nn [name_f]Katie[/name_f], but [name_f]Kate[/name_f] just doesn’t feel right for me
I love [name_f]Katie[/name_f] for a little girl, but I prefer formal names with cute nicknames so that the child has options as she grows older (kids sometimes feel they’ve outgrown their childhood nickname as they reach adulthood).
My favorites to get to [name_f]Katie[/name_f] are [name_f]Kate[/name_f] and Katelina.
Currently, I’m in love with the double name [name_f]Emma[/name_f]-[name_f]Kate[/name_f] (nn will likely be [name_f]Katie[/name_f]).