Anonymous wrote:I would name her Katherine and see what nickname develops once the baby is here and you get to know her personality.

Anonymous wrote:I would assume you were copying the Kennedys

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Anonymous wrote:Both my grandmother and DH's mother were/are named Katherine as well as my aunt and various other relatives on both sides. My grandma's nickname was Kick and Dh's mother only goes by Kay (never Katherine). DH really likes Kick because he thinks it's spunky. I like it but I sort of swoon over Kay. We've also thought about using Kate/Katie but neither of us is in love with that and we don't want a name that is 'just fine'. I know a lot of people say you should just name your kid what you will call them but I want her to have a functional professional name and Kick just doesn't fit the bill. Does anyone have thoughts on Kick vs Kay or if they are both just toxically preppy, as my sister put it?

Are you related to the Kennedy family? That was the nn that they used for Jack's sister whose name was Kathleen, not Katherine. To me, Kick is something you do not a nn or name. Name your DD Katherine and see what happens...She could be Kay or Cat! Just let it happen organically. But, I would avoid Kick.

+1. This. If you’re not a Kennedy, you’re trying too hard.