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Hi
My name is Kay but for the first 15 years of my life I was always Katy or Kayfi (Kay Fiona)- this was not my decision but school friends and family just use those names.
When I had children of my own I didn't choose their names because I liked the nn but I realised that whatever I called them, they would probably get a nn from somewhere and so I had to like that name too.
Alexander was my father's mn and I love the name but I also like Alex. He was Alexander until he went to school and then his friends and teachers started the Alex trend.
The same thing Happened with Cameron - he gradually became Cam and he loves being called Cam now.
David is still David but he starts school in September so we'll see what happens ..........
Ethan is only 2.....still Ethan
Rose has just had her 1st birthday and already we have Rosebud, Rosie etc which are all cute on a baby but I don't know how that will change as she grows.
Alex is a good nn for all ages, as you said, it could work for a professional adult. Some nn are suitable as real names but I'm definitely not a fan of the -y- or -ie-nns. Rosie is only cute for a little girl -she will always be Rose to me!