Charles/Chase

mytinc · March 2013

We're thinking of using DH's late dad's first name of Charles for our son. However, for various reasons we don't really like the typical nicknames for Charles (Chuck, Chaz, Charlie).

Do you ladies think that Chase as a nn for Charles is too much of a stretch?

Thanks in advance!

Manderlin923 · March 2013

I don't know, but I love Chase! Could you do Chase and then use his dad's middle name for the middle name?

Fletch82 · March 2013

I don't think it's a stretch. Also NN doesn't have to be close to full name

mytinc · March 2013

Manderlin923:
I don't know, but I love Chase! Could you do Chase and then use his dad's middle name for the middle name?

brooksidebride · March 2013

I've never heard of doing this before... but, I kind of like it! I think it works, and don't really thinks it's too much of a stretch. I love the formal first name, Charles, by the way.

Meery82 · March 2013

That would work. I think Chase William would be good, too.

abirdd9 · March 2013

I've never thought of Chase as a nn for Charles, but I like it! It's especially nice if you don't particularly care for Charles, but it's really important to you to honor your late FIL.

CeCe8579 · March 2013

I think it definitely works! If you don't want to give you DS his exact name Chase William would also be a great option!

SeraHannah · March 2013

Joy2611:
As far as I'm concerned, Chase IS a nickname for Charles and not a stand alone name.nbsp;

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careyann427 · March 2013

I think its great! Woderful that you are honoring a family member but keeping his name new and fresh at the same time. Go for it!

alohamora · March 2013

I think it works. However, it makes me sad because I LOVE Charlie.

Kmommy91 · March 2013

I think Chase works!

mikaelaandmichael · March 2013

Love the name Chase

mytinc · March 2013

fitzpemberley:
I think it works. However, it makes me sad because I LOVE Charlie.

We like Charlie as well

mytinc · March 2013

Thanks for the feedback everyone! It was DH's idea to use Chase as a nn, so I'm sure he'll love the positive feedback!

bananers · March 2013

I'm not a fan of NNs that are a stretch from the original because it can cause confusion on formal documents and such. I LOVE the idea of Chase William as a nod to FIL. We considered doing something similar. My dad's name is Jonathan Frederick and we cons

jburdet1 · March 2013

I don't think Chase is a stretch at all as a nn for Charles. I also thought it was a given and known nn for Charles.

Mrs.G123 · March 2013

Think it works!

BlissfullySimpleAgain · March 2013

My Grandpa was Charles and so is my cousin (named after my gpa). They both use Pete as their nickname - although it never really did make sense to me why!

ChristyML · March 2013

I personally think that Chase for a nn for Charles is a great modern nn! I love it!

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