We want them to be called by their nicknames. [name_f]Do[/name_f] we intro them to the world (FB, baby announcements, etc) as [name_f]Neiva[/name_f] Middlename Lastname?
Or as [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] “[name_f]Neiva[/name_f]” Middlename Lastname?
The one family I know who had success introduceded their son as [name_m]Miles[/name_m] Lastname. I didn’t find out until years later his name is actually [name_m]Janos[/name_m] [name_m]Miles[/name_m] Lastname. He is now known as miles and will always be.
Other couples who wanted kids to be called certain nicknames, well they never really stick if the full name is also presented at birth. What do you think?
I’m leaning towards introducing as the NN only, but is there another way or reason not to do this?
For a formal birth announcement, go with [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] “[name_f]Neiva[/name_f]” Middlename Lastname. On Facebook or other informal announcements, it’s up to you. But if you wouldn’t want the formal name used on the most formal of announcements/documents (birth announcement and certificate, wedding invitation and marriage license, etc.) then don’t give them the formal first name at all and just name them the name you want them to go by :).
I would introduce them in your birth announcements as [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] “[name_f]Neiva[/name_f]” etc. People will pick up the cue from you over time.
When I announced my babies’ births I’d say something like this: We’re thrilled to welcome [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] [name_u]Whitney[/name_u]! Our sweet [name_u]Rory[/name_u] was born at 6:36 this morning etc. etc.
We are about half and half in using their formal names and nicknames; generally my kids introduce themselves to others by the formal name, which surprises me a little. Friends and family usually use the nicknames. It works itself out!
so we are thinking for a girl