Nicknames

Nicknames are the fun, shortened, or just random names that we give people to be more affectionate. Most nicknames are fun and nice but sometimes people use them to be mean. Usually though, they are just fun ways to identify your friends. Most, if not all people in the world have some sort of nickname.

Some nicknames come from stories you don’t even remember but it stuck. My nickname is Caitiebird. I got it when I was a baby because apparently I made bird noises and tweeted all the time. My dad took my name, Caitlin, and combined it with bird and got Caitiebird. It’s kind of embarrassing to think about but I love my nickname because it came from my family. It showed that they care about me. My dad also calls me baby doll which makes me feel even more loved. It shows that I am his little girl and he will always love me.

Some nicknames come from accidents. My friend Shelby got her nickname Swilliams, from a messed up font on a sweatshirt. Her last name is Williams and her first initial is S. she got both on the back of a sweatshirt and they were so close together they looked like Swilliams. It was pretty catchy so people called her Swilliams and it has stuck for years. Sometimes she only answers to Swilliams. She absolutely loves her nickname because it’s different way to be identified but also relates to her. I also call her Tooty the turtle because one day she was hiding under a blanket. At one point she arched her back and I told her she looked like a turtle. She was so excited and she yelled “I’m Tooty the turtle!” and it just stuck.

Other nicknames are for more affectionate reasons like babe and honey. My friend Micaylee calls her boyfriend koala because when they hang out she is always hugging him and wrapping her legs around him like a koala. They call each other that because it is something they share and love about each other. It’s a name only they can call each other and it’s very sweet.

So nicknames are a very big part of a teen’s life. It can make them feel really special and loved or bring up a funny memory. It’s special because only certain people call you it. Do you guys have a fun nickname?