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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I certainly think that the grandmother here should be respectful of the nickname that the child prefers at this time.

At the same time, I am picturing little Theo a few years down the line as a teenager deciding he wants to be called Ted to sound more grown up. At that time, I think the mom will have time switching over. [/quote]

We have no idea what Theo will want to be called when he's a teenager.  He may keep Theo his whole life.  [/quote]

He may, but Billy frequently changes to Bill, Danny changes to Dan, Timmy to Tim. It is not unusual for kids to want to drop what they see as childish nicknames as they grow older and want a name that sounds more grown up.

And it is also not unusual for family members to have trouble making the transition at that time. Habit is a funny thing, and it can be difficult to change one.

That is far in the future and doesn't matter right now, but just an interesting possibility to think about. 
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