Nickname names are in vogue.
As proven by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who went with the name Lilibet (Queen Elizabeth's nickname) for their daughter. They also revealed that they plan on shortening the name Lilibet to just 'Lili' – making a nickname into another nickname.
Did you know the phrase 'nickname' is derived from the 14th-century term 'eke name', which translates as 'an additional name.'
Nicknames are a symbol of affection, of familiarity and camaraderie, and lucky for us, there are so many gorgeous ones out there – many of them perfect as names in their own right.
Don't believe us? Just take a look:
1. Jacob
For short: Coby, Jake
2. Amelia
For short: Mia
3. Benjamin
For short: Ben, Benji
4. Emily
For short: Em, Emmy
5. Oliver
For short: Ollie
6. Philippa
For short: Pippa
7. Sebastian
For short: Seb
8. Victoria
For short: Vicky, Vic
9. Theodore
For short: Ted, Teddy, Theo
10. Alexandra
For short: Lexi, Alex
