Nicknames

[crzydimond.livejournal.com]

I was just thinking about nicknames...because it seems an issue with a lot of people what their child might be nicknamed if they give him/her a particular name.

So - what is your nickname? Is it derived from your first name, or your middle name? Or maybe your last name?
Or is it unrelated?
Do you like it? Did you choose it, or did your parents, or your friends?


Since my name is Claire, I've never had a nickname. To me a nickname really ought to be a shorter name that is just quicker, easier and less formal used among friends. And my name can't really be shortened....

My parents called me Flossy when I was growing up though, no idea where that originated!