I love the name Chris but don’t like Christopher or Christian

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a 4 word explanation, so I wouldn’t sweat it. But yes, whenever you do something unusual, whether it be pronunciation, spelling, or using a common nickname as a full name, it may require explanation. Choose your name accordingly.

My name isn’t even usual, it is just pronounced one way in English and another way in Spanish. My parents underestimated how many people would double down on hearing or saying whatever they wanted after I corrected them. Mostly it doesn’t rile me up, but sometimes I think “Really? You mean y’all can say Gyllenhaal correctly, but not my six letter name?”

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Criss cross applesauce

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Am pretty sure my relative Chris has never has to explain that his name is just Chris.

[Anonymous]

I love the name Josie but absolutely despise Josephine. I think it is fine to just use Chris

[Anonymous]

So.. why not just Chris?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a 4 word explanation, so I wouldn’t sweat it. But yes, whenever you do something unusual, whether it be pronunciation, spelling, or using a common nickname as a full name, it may require explanation. Choose your name accordingly.

My name isn’t even usual, it is just pronounced one way in English and another way in Spanish. My parents underestimated how many people would double down on hearing or saying whatever they wanted after I corrected them. Mostly it doesn’t rile me up, but sometimes I think “Really? You mean y’all can say Gyllenhaal correctly, but not my six letter name?”

It's probably a lot easier to teach your brain something new, rather than retrain a habit you already have, especially if they knew or know someone with the other pronunciation. I'm glad it doesn't usually rile you up. I've got two friends with same spelling, different pronunciation. One really cares about the pronunciation and I always have to pause and make sure I'm using her pronunciation with her. It's tough because my brain automatically goes the other way since the other pronunciation is more common and I've known my other friend for a much longer period of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Crisander

According to the Internet: golden ... language of origin is Old Greek ... variant transcription of Chrysander ... a rare baby boy name ...

This is a cool name. And it gives the option of Andy as a nickname if he decides he wants something different when he is older.

[Anonymous]

I actually assume most men named Chris are just Chris, not short for anything? A woman named Chris I might think is short for Christine or something. I don't think it's any issue.

Christoph is also good option but it is an obviously German name so be prepared for some questions there.

[Anonymous]

Just Chris is fine. It’s not going to be that big of a deal.

[Anonymous]

I usually dislike nicknames as "real names" (yes, yes, when I feel like being needlessly judge-y). But Chris is such a "standard" name that it doesn't feel shortened and I doubt you would even get much in the way of questions re: "full names" etc.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a 4 word explanation, so I wouldn’t sweat it. But yes, whenever you do something unusual, whether it be pronunciation, spelling, or using a common nickname as a full name, it may require explanation. Choose your name accordingly.

My name isn’t even usual, it is just pronounced one way in English and another way in Spanish. My parents underestimated how many people would double down on hearing or saying whatever they wanted after I corrected them. Mostly it doesn’t rile me up, but sometimes I think “Really? You mean y’all can say Gyllenhaal correctly, but not my six letter name?”

It's probably a lot easier to teach your brain something new, rather than retrain a habit you already have, especially if they knew or know someone with the other pronunciation. I'm glad it doesn't usually rile you up. I've got two friends with same spelling, different pronunciation. One really cares about the pronunciation and I always have to pause and make sure I'm using her pronunciation with her. It's tough because my brain automatically goes the other way since the other pronunciation is more common and I've known my other friend for a much longer period of time.

Thank you. I’ll try to think of it that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor growing up was just Matt. He occasionally had to correct people that he wasn’t a Matthew but it wasn’t a big thing.

(Granted I’m also pregnant with a boy and LOVE Ben but don’t particularly like Benjamin or Bennett and am torn as to whether to move on or not because I do really like the idea of a full name and a nickname—so I do get your dilemma.)

Ben Hur
Benihana
(see you came to the right place)

Benedict

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Should I just give up on the name? I don’t want him spending his life saying, “No, it’s just Chris”.

As an "only Tina", Chris will be fine. It's annoying at times, but not so bad.

Them: Tina? Is that short for Christina?
Me: Nope, it's just 'Tina'.
Them: Justina? what a pretty name!
Me: I'm sure it is, but my name is only Tina

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Should I just give up on the name? I don’t want him spending his life saying, “No, it’s just Chris”.

I grew up with a girl named Maggie. She sometimes had to explain that it was not short for Margaret. Didn't seem to both her much.
I knew her in our formative years 6-12th grade if that helps.

Just name him Chris and be happy in your choice. It is not like you are naming him Doorknob or Applejack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor growing up was just Matt. He occasionally had to correct people that he wasn’t a Matthew but it wasn’t a big thing.

(Granted I’m also pregnant with a boy and LOVE Ben but don’t particularly like Benjamin or Bennett and am torn as to whether to move on or not because I do really like the idea of a full name and a nickname—so I do get your dilemma.)

Ben Hur
Benihana
(see you came to the right place)

Benedict
Benson