tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post3133511670812685454..comments2023-10-18T09:45:58.442-05:00Comments on Loree Huebner ~ Between you, me and the gatepost...: NicknamesLoree Huebnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-73119097126940801912012-06-20T22:28:10.124-05:002012-06-20T22:28:10.124-05:00Cynthia: Ahh, love Cinder. Nicknames do give subtl...Cynthia: Ahh, love Cinder. Nicknames do give subtle hints about the characters. I like that.<br /><br />Victoria: I think shortened versions of given names are fine. In one of my novels, the main character's dad is the only one who calls her by the nickname.<br /><br />Jeanette: I am enjoying your book!<br />I agree that nicknames aren't confusing unless they are over used.<br /><br />Stacy: We've got some of the kid nicknames too. haha <br /><br />Cynthia, Victoria, Jeanette, and Stacy, thanks for visiting! I enjoyed reading your comments.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-68185533774242739892012-06-20T17:59:39.131-05:002012-06-20T17:59:39.131-05:00We have unique nicknames for our kids, which only ...We have unique nicknames for our kids, which only make sense to us! :)Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-30072382883239517292012-06-20T13:28:07.534-05:002012-06-20T13:28:07.534-05:00Oh, my, I popped over here to see what you had to ...Oh, my, I popped over here to see what you had to say about nicknames, and found my name on the bottom of this post! Wow, thanks, Loree, I soooo appreciate you!<br /><br />My nephew nicknamed me Ghet when he couldn't say Jeanette. My ex-sil still calls me that. I like nicknames, if they're cute. And as a reader of novels, I don't think it's confusing, unless you have too many. <br /><br />I have used some in my nf book: Kev for Kevin, Estie for Esther. My readers are super smart--I know they won't be confused!<br /><br />Thanks again, <br />jenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-89646193378219163922012-06-20T11:35:09.872-05:002012-06-20T11:35:09.872-05:00Loree - I love nicknames, too. My protagonist has ...Loree - I love nicknames, too. My protagonist has a nickname - a shortened version of her given name. However, I am concerned because her full name is also used in my text. Since it is an obvious form of her given name, I think I'm okay. I have heard to shy away from nicknames in a novel, or at least use it exclusively.Victoria Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694066132860951997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-79436292661336535602012-06-20T11:30:20.545-05:002012-06-20T11:30:20.545-05:00Pooh is such a cute nickname. I love nicknames. I ...Pooh is such a cute nickname. I love nicknames. I think they give subtle information about a character. Having typed that, I'll admit that I can get carried away with nicknames in my writing. <br />I've had the nickname Cinder since I was a baby.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-78286956269913722892012-06-20T10:36:41.464-05:002012-06-20T10:36:41.464-05:00Rhonda: I agree. I think nicknames do add personal...Rhonda: I agree. I think nicknames do add personality and mystique.<br /><br />Susan: Of course that counts! I love Suze!<br /><br />Gabrielle: How fun! All that from your name. I love Goobers! Sounds like something a brother would come up with. What a perfect nickname!<br /><br />Rhonda, Suze :) and Gabrielle, thanks for stopping by!Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-34627914332949418262012-06-20T00:13:40.076-05:002012-06-20T00:13:40.076-05:00I love nicknames - especially when a hero gives a ...I love nicknames - especially when a hero gives a heroine a pet nickname. :) My name is Gabrielle with a long a, so my family has called me Gabe or Gabey all of my life. When I was younger my older brothers called me Goobers, two of my aunts call me Gabes and one of my aunts calls me Gaberellie. I have given my children an array of nicknames - I love calling them pet names that only I can get away with. :)Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-11372433376103709872012-06-19T20:07:52.337-05:002012-06-19T20:07:52.337-05:00My MC is called a shortened version of her name. D...My MC is called a shortened version of her name. Does that count?<br /><br />I grew up as Susie. As a teen, I insisted on Sue because Susie sounded too juvenile. Then, I went to my full name, Susan. <br /><br />Now, a select few call me Suze (pronounced Sooz). My uncle started that one.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-30952133198898654592012-06-19T16:18:38.595-05:002012-06-19T16:18:38.595-05:00Very endearing nicknames you've got! In my we...Very endearing nicknames you've got! In my weekly column, I use nicknames for the 'cast.' I figure they deserve some privacy, but it also adds some personality, mystique, and color.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-16664417136612824232012-06-19T10:52:53.934-05:002012-06-19T10:52:53.934-05:00Sarah: Never had one? We will have to think of a g...Sarah: Never had one? We will have to think of a good one for you, Sarah!<br /><br />Cindy: I like those shorter version "affectionate" nicknames. They are more personal.<br /><br />Melanie: I never thought of it that way. Great example, Melanie!<br /><br />Charlotte: It's funny how names come about. You'll find the right one that fits.<br /><br />Lynda: Haha! One can never have too many nicknames.<br /><br />Jessica: Jessica R. Funny how things stick. Mamoo actually comes from a big blues hit titled, The Big Mamou. The song is hilarious! Big Mamou is actually a place in the song. We were at a Blues fest one summer, and I've been Mamoo ever since. I love it.<br /><br />Sarah, Cindy, Melanie, Charlotte, Lynda, and Jessica R, thanks for popping in!Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-24762345971567877582012-06-19T09:26:22.182-05:002012-06-19T09:26:22.182-05:00Depends on the character if they get a nickname. S...Depends on the character if they get a nickname. Some of mine do, some don't. <br /><br />My name is Jessica, but most often I am called Jess or Jesse. Some of my husband's friends, most of them, call me JP. None of my girlfriends do that, although as a fun joke, since I write by Jessica R. Patch, they call me Jessica R. LOL I get a kick out of that. <br /><br />Fun post, Loree...mamoo! I love it!Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-73578910983574103492012-06-18T23:13:27.543-05:002012-06-18T23:13:27.543-05:00I don't often use nicknames for my characters,...I don't often use nicknames for my characters, but occasionally I do and it seems to work. In real life, I have far too many nicknames, lol.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-14553740913366315802012-06-18T21:17:00.560-05:002012-06-18T21:17:00.560-05:00I don't often give my characters nicknames, ex...I don't often give my characters nicknames, except for occasionally shortening their real names. In my current historical romance I am actually in the midst of thinking up a nickname for a character who has been a surrogate mother to someone. I don't want anything too cutesy so I think it'll be a bit of a challenge.Charlotte Brentwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241042192422436027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-55029208313571865002012-06-18T20:38:12.555-05:002012-06-18T20:38:12.555-05:00Loree,
I often find characters with nicknames sti...Loree,<br /><br />I often find characters with nicknames stick in my head longer (ie. skeeter in The Help). I've used a nickname for my main character.Melanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-14309449825686612902012-06-18T15:23:33.060-05:002012-06-18T15:23:33.060-05:00Hey Loree! I like to give my characters nicknames,...Hey Loree! I like to give my characters nicknames, but they're usually just shorter versions of their longer names. It feels more intimate, though, like the character is my friend :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-54072784558957671382012-06-18T15:00:52.292-05:002012-06-18T15:00:52.292-05:00I haven't thought about nicknames too much, ma...I haven't thought about nicknames too much, maybe because I've never had one myself. :) Hmm, you have me thinking, Loree....Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-75183462210979885892012-06-18T14:45:42.351-05:002012-06-18T14:45:42.351-05:00Jessica: Love those days when we can stay in our P...Jessica: Love those days when we can stay in our PJ's all morning - sometimes into the afternoon. Enjoy!<br /><br />Melissa: Loved reading bits about "Blaze" on your blog today. Milbo Taggins cracked me up! haha!<br /><br />Brandi: Pookie! So sweet! Love it!<br /><br />Emily: Great idea, thinking in advance for nicknames for your kids!<br /><br />Julie: Oh yeah, JJ makes total sense. I love that nickname. One of my favorites.<br /><br />Terri: B. You must be the Queen Bee! Love it.<br /><br />Lindsay: Welcome here!! 112 is too hot! They are saying 97 here tomorrow. Linz and Love - how perfect!<br /><br />Jessica, Melissa, Brandi, Emily, Julie, Terri, and Lindsay, thanks for stopping by and sharing. I enjoy reading your comments!Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-22120349999035554922012-06-18T13:19:43.261-05:002012-06-18T13:19:43.261-05:00Supposed to be 112 today in Phoenix...woohoo.
I l...Supposed to be 112 today in Phoenix...woohoo.<br /><br />I love nicknames. I think they're so much fun. Most of my friends call me Linds (some spell it Linz). My husband also calls me "Love." <br /><br />Fun post!Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-38062299560784595352012-06-18T13:14:06.505-05:002012-06-18T13:14:06.505-05:00My husband calls me B.
My daughter is SHell Bell:)...My husband calls me B.<br />My daughter is SHell Bell:)<br />So yes, I love characters to have nicknames--my current WIP does.<br />Hot here too--close to 100~Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-87692002145033836272012-06-18T13:05:00.358-05:002012-06-18T13:05:00.358-05:00Some of my family members call me JJ. My hero has ...Some of my family members call me JJ. My hero has a stage name and a shortened name he prefers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-72686926978454988482012-06-18T11:45:37.317-05:002012-06-18T11:45:37.317-05:00I never had many nicknames, but I always wanted th...I never had many nicknames, but I always wanted them. That's why when I named my children, I thought of what their nickname would be, too.<br /><br />Pooh is a cute nickname. :)Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-21366955034731759462012-06-18T11:32:32.511-05:002012-06-18T11:32:32.511-05:00I give my characters nicknames. Usually, I'll ...I give my characters nicknames. Usually, I'll have a relative or a close friend in the book do it. I don't think nicknames are confusing so long as they match the character's temperament, personality, or other trait in some way.<br /><br />My husband and I have a nickname for each other. We call each other pookie, lol.Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-80209777324506178422012-06-18T11:19:56.594-05:002012-06-18T11:19:56.594-05:00I love characters with nicknames. :) In my first b...I love characters with nicknames. :) In my first book, Georgia's friends call her George. In my second book, secondary character Blake goes by Blaze (and there's a good reason!)...hmm, no nicknames yet in my third book. <br /><br />I've had a ridiculous array of nicknames:<br /><br />Milly--to friends in London and one friend here in the States<br /><br />Milbo Taggins--reference to Lord of the Rings<br /><br />Sparky--at work, in reference to a certain microwave fire incident<br /><br />Maytag--should be rather obvious considering my last nameAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088468378019844860.post-64577063983669620322012-06-18T11:00:47.793-05:002012-06-18T11:00:47.793-05:00Mamoo is SO cute!!! :-) I'm always reading but...Mamoo is SO cute!!! :-) I'm always reading but am enjoying sleeping in. :-) I'm still in my pjs, actually. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com