[name]Do[/name] you think a [name]Samuel[/name] could be just [name]Samuel[/name] and not [name]Sam[/name] or [name]Sammy[/name]?
I really like [name]Samuel[/name] and although I do like [name]Sam[/name], I could never have a son called [name]Sam[/name] for several reasons. This is just hypothetically, and I know there could be people that shorten it occasionally and what not, but do you think the majority of people would shorten it all the time?
Thanks!
I think it’s possible. [name]Both[/name] my SO and his sister have names with very obvious nn’s for their names. Their parents insisted on them ALWAYS being called by their full names, in school, by friends and at home. It stuck. They are both in their late 20’s early 30’s and it was never really a problem. They just used the phrase “It’s full-name not nick-name” the first time someone tries to use a nn and that’s usually the end of it. So I think [name]Samuel[/name] can go by full name and not [name]Sam[/name]/my.
No, at some point in his life he will get called [name]Sam[/name] or may even opt to be called [name]Sam[/name] himself. This isn’t just at you but I don’t understand giving a child such a common name with common nicknames if you don’t like that aspect of the name. Names like [name]Daniel[/name], [name]Benjamin[/name], [name]Matthew[/name], [name]David[/name], [name]Michael[/name], [name]Samuel[/name], [name]Thomas[/name] are always going to get shortened regardless of what the parents want. I know some will say that’s disrespectful but that’s just life with a name like this.
I had a parent a while back whose son’s name was [name]Samuel[/name] and she only wanted him to be called [name]Samuel[/name] andas her son’s teacher I respected her decision and called him that but a few months into the term every child in the class called him [name]Sam[/name] and he then went home to tell his parents that he wanted to be [name]Sam[/name] not [name]Samuel[/name] and his parents were so upset.
I think [name]Samuel[/name] is a gorgeous name but I cannot stand the nickname [name]Sam[/name] so would never use it, and I’m even going off [name]Eloise[/name] because I don’t like the nickname [name]Ellie[/name] and that’s not even that obvious a nickname.
I think it would be possible throughout his childhood. My aunt insisted that my cousin be called [name]Stephanie[/name] because she hated [name]Steph[/name] & Stephie. And it worked (other than the distant aunt we only see on holidays). But as she got into her teenage years she did gain the nickname [name]Steph[/name] and I believe part of it was her choice. Though for the most part she is still primarily known as [name]Stephanie[/name].
This is kind of funny and makes me laugh. Because my younger brother’s name is [name]Samuel[/name] and he grew up as [name]Sam[/name]. My mom was fine with that. And I guess you kind of just have to know my brother. He’s 8 and one of the most outspoken opinionated 8 year olds I’ve ever encountered. He’s advanced for his age. But one day he told his teacher that from now on he would like to only be addressed as [name]Samuel[/name] or [name]Samson[/name] (my silly nickname for him).
I totally agree with this. It’s certainly possible to go through life asking your full name to be used. I was called by my full-name, [name]Margaret[/name], all through school because I refused to answer to Marg or [name]Margie[/name], but that’s because I personally hated the nn “Marg/ie” (and still do). If your son decides he will only go by [name]Samuel[/name], he can insist on it, but once he is in school he may prefer [name]Sam[/name] or [name]Sammy[/name] because it sounds cool or his friends use it, and there’s really nothing you can do. If you absolutely hate [name]Sam[/name] for personal associations or something, I’d avoid [name]Samuel[/name].
Lol. Good point. But, I think it really depends on the kid. [name]Both[/name] my SO ([name]Andrew[/name]) and his sister ([name]Christina[/name]) don’t go by shortened versions of their names. They both adamantly correct you if you try any nn’s. So I think it depends on how you raise your kid and how they eventually feel about their name. But, it is completely doable to have a child not take a nn. (Though it might be easier when the name is more common and they don’t want to be the 5th [name]Mike[/name] in the class.)
I know of a young man who’s parents insist on [name]Samuel[/name] in full and no nicknames. So he is [name]Samuel[/name]. No problems, no hurt feelings. I just know that is his name, so that’s it. I will admit, I HAVE been guilty of calling him [name]Sammy[/name] before, especially when he was being ultra cute. But it really was just a slip, and I (and everyone else) usually don’t have a problem calling him [name]Samuel[/name]. I definitely think its possible to expect his name said in full the MAJORITY of the time. But I do agree that at some point, [name]Sam[/name] or [name]Sammy[/name] may slip out. And also take into account that at some point, he may choose to go by [name]Sam[/name] - and then you’d have to respect that. [name]Samuel[/name] is a strong, great name for a young man!
[name]Don[/name]'t use it if you don’t like [name]Sam[/name]
Its the most natural nickname for this name…you can’t stop it
My son is [name]Peter[/name]. I love his name, and went into it thinking that I could tolerate hearing other people calling him [name]Pete[/name], though I would always use his full name. As it turns out, he much prefers his full name. Occasionally someone new will address him as [name]Pete[/name], and he will politely correct them with “I actually go by [name]Peter[/name].”
He grew up with a crew of boys that were given long-form names. [name]Peter[/name], [name]Nathaniel[/name], [name]Jonathan[/name], [name]Nicolas[/name], [name]Nicholas[/name], [name]William[/name], [name]Alexander[/name], [name]Benjamin[/name] all used their full names until middle school. At that point, [name]Nicolas[/name] became [name]Nic[/name] and [name]Benjamin[/name] became [name]Ben[/name]. The rest still prefer the long forms and have no problems avoiding the nns. I think ultimately it depends on what the child wants.
My son, [name]Daniel[/name], is only called [name]Daniel[/name], even by his friends. (The only exception is that I’ll sometimes refer to him as “[name]Dan[/name]-[name]Man[/name]” at home… just a casual term of endearment. I also call him “[name]Daniel[/name] [name]Glen[/name]” a lot.) Otherwise, he’s just [name]Daniel[/name].