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I think everyone would agree that it *can* work- I think the point is more that the child could always make their own choice to be known by that nickname once they're in school and then you don't have control over it and you end up with a kid going by a name that you hate. My cousin is a Patrick and only ever Patrick to the family but to all his friends from high school, he is Pat. Both of his parents hate the name Pat but they have no control over it.