but what will we call her?

hriesen4 · July 2009

We're naming our daughter Leah. Short, pretty, traditional...the things we like. We told family and friends already that this IS her name.

I saw MIL tonight and she says, "So you're naming her Leah, but what are we going to call her?" I was so confused and just said, "Leah." Why do people have to make calling a person by their name way harder than it has to be?

AllThatGlitters101 · July 2009

I like the name Leah. I don't know why anyone would assume you are going to call your LO anything besides their given name unless you specifically say you are.

Traycee1242 · July 2009

kdodge423:

I have never heard of this issue before.

Ummm... you've never heard of a nickname before??? That is what the MIL was referring to...

OP, some people just can't stand to not shorten or give everyone a nickname... it's one of my biggest pet peeves. People are annoying! GL

goofyteacher · July 2009

Traycee1242:
kdodge423:

I have never heard of this issue before.

Ummm... you've never heard of a nickname before??? That is what the MIL was referring to...

OP, some people just can't stand to not shorten or give everyone a nickname... it's one of my biggest pet peeves. People are annoying! GL

I'm guessing she's heard of a nn. I agree that I've never heard of it being a problem when a name clearly does not have a short version.

liljooly · July 2009

My MIL is big on NNs, too... most names she has suggested for us have been followed by several different NN options. Like the PP said, I think some people just like to have a NN for their child, but you can't really shorten Leah!

For kicks, you should tell her you're calling the baby Leanna "for short" LOL.

MrsKR20 · July 2009

My sister's name is Leah ... and the only nn she had (just from family) was Leah Peah and WeeWee ... HA .... offer up those suggestions.

I love the name Leah ... I think it's very sweet.

anna7602 · July 2009

I get this sometimes when I introduce DD. I get a blank stare in response when I repeat her name as the answer to the question.

erinms · July 2009

goofyteacher:
Traycee1242:
kdodge423:

I have never heard of this issue before.
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Ummm... you've never heard of a nickname before??? That is what the MIL was referring to...
OP, some people just can't stand to not shorten or give everyone a nickname... it's one of my biggest pet peeves. People are annoying! GL
I'm guessing she's heard of a nn.? I agree that I've never heard of it being a problem when a name clearly does not have a short version.

I was having the same issue. ?I mean, if her name were something longer, maybe, but how in the world do you shorten Leah. ?I really have never heard of needing a nn for Leah. ??

soxfan74 · July 2009

Tell her nn will be Lee Diddy

FutureMrs.Steen · July 2009

I love the name Leah. I'm not a nn kind of person myself. My dd's name is Sarah and that's what we call her. My MIL is not a nn person either, but she refuses to call anyone by their nn which I find strange. Anyway, Leah doesn't need a nickname and that's one of the reasons I love the name! Great choice!

beckys96 · July 2009

YEP - we get that all time with DD. I give them a weird look and say BROOKLYNN. I like that name and that is why we named her that. So why would we call her anything different. I guess people think we already shortened it to Brook...but that is for her to decide when she is older.