I think Matthew is a great name, but I’m not a big fan of Matt. Is Matt inevitable or is it possible to stick with Matthew?
And, I thought it might be easier to avoid Matt if I introduced a different nickname early on. What are some other creative nicknames for Matthew that aren’t too much of a stretch?
[name_m]Hugh[/name_m]
[name_m]Huey[/name_m] / [name_m]Hughie[/name_m]
[name_u]Mattie[/name_u]
I do think some people might shorten to [name_m]Matt[/name_m], but you could always let them know he goes by [name_m]Matthew[/name_m] or another nickname. I don’t think a lot of people would call a baby [name_m]Matt[/name_m] though, since it seems to create an image of an older man.
I’m seconding Mattie! I think it is cute on a younger child but is cool in someone older and it is quite an obvious name so people would use it. At a stretch you could use The (a soft ‘th’ sound) or Theo but that is at a real stretch and people probably wouldn’t use it. I would use Mattie for you but if you don’t like any nicknames just always say Matthew!
Initials? MJ (or whatever middle name you give him).
The middle name will be either [name_m]Nathan[/name_m] or [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] since it’s a family name, so no real way to use the middle initial. I’m also not a fan of [name_u]Mattie[/name_u], unfortunately. It’s too close to [name_f]Maddie[/name_f] for me, and I grew up with a mean one who totally ruined that name.
I’ve known several [name_m]Matthews[/name_m] who’ve only been referred to by their full names. That said, he might decide he likes [name_m]Matt[/name_m] in the future
[name_u]Matty[/name_u], [name_m]Hew[/name_m], [name_u]Max[/name_u] (maybe), M?
I think it’s possible to stick with [name_m]Matthew[/name_m], but sometimes people might shorten it to [name_m]Matt[/name_m].
[name_m]Mats[/name_m] could also be a nickname for [name_m]Matthew[/name_m].
I’ve had multiple students go by [name_m]Matthew[/name_m], however if it’s going to bother you if it gets shortened, I’d go with something else.
[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite [name_m]Matthew[/name_m] nickname would have to be [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] (from the last syllable)!
Some people might call him [name_m]Matt[/name_m] at first, but I think it’s avoidable if you say he goes by a different nickname or just [name_m]Matthew[/name_m]
The kids I teach pretty much for years have gone by their full names, no questions asked.