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Help[Opinions] Re: Miranda
in reply to a message by Lily
I used to have a neighbor named Miranda who went by Randi exclusively. I didn't even know her real name until some of her mail was accidently delivered to me, and I couldn't believe she would pass over beautiful, elegant Miranda in favor of Randi.
Randi/Randy is really dated, imo--very 70s/80s. I think that actually helps avoid the nickname. Miranda nn Miri or Mira is much more current. Yes, there are always a few people who will go straight for the most aggravating nickname, but I don't think Miranda nn Randi would be an assumption you'd have to deal with every day. I hate Randi, too, and I wouldn't be afraid to use Miranda.
Of course, it must be acknowledged that a dd could insist on Randi herself, particularly when she's 13 and looking for a way to get under your skin.
Randi/Randy is really dated, imo--very 70s/80s. I think that actually helps avoid the nickname. Miranda nn Miri or Mira is much more current. Yes, there are always a few people who will go straight for the most aggravating nickname, but I don't think Miranda nn Randi would be an assumption you'd have to deal with every day. I hate Randi, too, and I wouldn't be afraid to use Miranda.
Of course, it must be acknowledged that a dd could insist on Randi herself, particularly when she's 13 and looking for a way to get under your skin.
This message was edited 7/21/2011, 6:52 AM
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