Lord Of Names

You ever meet someone named Alonso and just know they need nicknames? I mean, don’t get me wrong, Alonso is a pretty solid name—strong, classic, and a little mysterious—but sometimes it just begs for a more personal twist,…

Okay, so picture this: You’re at a family reunion, and your cousin just announced she’s naming her baby girl Alma. Cue the flood of relatives suggesting nicknames! As someone who’s been through the baby-naming wringer (twice!), I couldn’t…

Alright, let’s talk about nicknames for Allison. If you’ve ever known an Allison—or been one—you’ve probably noticed that this name has way more nickname potential than it gets credit for. Sure, there’s the usual “Allie” that most people…

You know what’s funny? Nicknames sometimes feel more personal than the actual name itself, right? Like, how many times have you heard someone yell out a nickname that just feels so right for them? That’s what happened when…