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Help[Opinions] Re: nicknames that became names in their own right
in reply to a message by Murasaki
I think it depends on the country. Where I live all of those are considered full names just as Alex, Jimmy, Tommy, Conny etc. Nicknames aren't common around here and I think it is extremely rare that someone is called by another name than their full name. I wouldn't think it was strange to meet a Sally (I have met a Sally) or Jack (know a Jack) or any of the others.
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I'm aware of that, I was referring to English-speaking countries. In Italy nicknames aren't that common either, and they're mainly for young children or if you're calling someone (esp. if they have a long name), and anyway they seem to spring up spontaneously, rather than parents deicding beforehand they want to use a certain nn.
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