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[Opinions] Re: Not a real name
Yes, maybe in English-speaking countries. In Germany it's like calling your daughter "Little Greta". Diminutives like -chen and -lein at the end of names just aren't used oficially.
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You're right. :)It wouldn't be my style either to use a diminutive normally [at least not on a real child] but it's common enough to get away with. The OP doesn't appear to be German.
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Yes, I guess it does work in English-speaking countries. It's been on America's top #1000 forever after all (though it's close to dropping out, I just noticed!). It just sounds weird to a German. :)
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