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[Facts] Constantine's bizarre nickname
I've noticed that many Greek-Americans called Constantine (a fairly common Greek name) have adopted the name Gus. I have absolutely no idea how Gus became a nickname of Constantine. Any ideas?
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It is a mystery akin to why every Mexican man I've ever met named Jesus, goes by the nickname 'Chewie' (chew-ee).
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Poor deluded guys! I've known several, and they've either been Dino or Con.
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There's a kid at church called Constantine that everyone calls Costel, but that's kind of irrelevant.
Cheers and long live the Wizzygoths,
Cassie
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Could find any answers though Bartleby's entry on "Given Names" presents the following info on some of the name changes adopted by Greek immigrants: "The Greek Athanasios is changed to Nathan or Tom, Panagiotis to Peter, Constantine to Gus, Demetrios to James, Chasalambos to Charles and Vasilios (Basil) to Bill."
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