Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Name Game

 
I have nicknames for Bob. Obviously, Bob itself is a diminutive of Robert. I mean other nicknames. I do not know where they came from but they are here and they do not seem to be going away. In a typical day, most of these names will be used at least once. I last made a list when Bob was three. Following is an updated, and somewhat abbreviated, list.

Bob
Bobs
Babba
Babbaloo
Babbalulu
Poops
Pooman
Poomanian
Pooch
Poochman
Poochy
Poocheesey
Puccini
Chooch
Pooter
Pooterman
Junior Rosenberg
Rosenberger
Mr. Rosenbaby
Mr. Magoo
Mr. McGillicuty
Dr. McGee
Babe
Babyface
Babyman
Mr. Babyman
Bud
Buddy
Bud-why
Sweets
Sweetness
Sweetsman
Boots
Bootsy
Boodge
My Sweet Love
Pumpkin Head
and Tiny

Don't get me started on my nicknames for the dog.


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  1. Dee at Pedestrian PalateAugust 6, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Why do we do that? It must be some subconscious outgrowth of the intense love that we feel for them. Like it's enough for 50 people so we give them 50 names. I did the same with my kids and dogs and now I have a 4 month old puppy that doesn't come when I call his (real) name.

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    1. Lisa Page RosenbergAugust 6, 2013 at 7:30 AM

      I love your explanation for why we do this. Your puppy will come to "Poo Poo Head" eventually. Or so I've heard. xo

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  2. Anna LeflerAugust 6, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    I LOVE nicknames. No one safe from them around here.

    This is an outstanding list. Well done, Skeeter.

    XOXO
    Anna

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  3. hokgardnerAugust 6, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Campbell is Bubble and Roofenshmirtz. Elizabeth is Bean and Pinkie LaRoux.

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    1. Lisa Page RosenbergAugust 6, 2013 at 7:31 AM

      And those make total sense to me. You are my people. xo

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  4. K A B L O O E YAugust 6, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Nicknames? Never use 'em. Moochie doesn't either.

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  5. Lisa ShaferAugust 6, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Mr. Rosenbaby is my favorite. ;). I had a friend in high school who always called babies "pork chop" as a nickname.

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  6. AdrienneAugust 6, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    My 19 year old, 6'2" son is just SO IMPRESSED when I slip up and call him Tooter or Tooterfishy.

    Yup, he loves that.

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    1. Lisa Page RosenbergAugust 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

      What young man wouldn't want to be called Tooterfishy? xo

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  7. CherylAugust 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Oh Em Gee! I use half of these for my husband! I'm a chronic nicknamer. I even do it with people who've told me they hate being called anything except their given name.

    What's up with those schlubs, Lambkins?

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  8. Kristy TuckerAugust 6, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Love it! I too have many names for my 2 year old Charlotte.

    Charlotte
    Charlie
    Char
    Lottie
    Sweetie
    Sweets
    Sweetheart
    Lovey
    Dear
    Hon
    Pumpkin
    Pumpkin Pudding
    Hugga
    Hugga Bugga
    Hugga Bugga Boo
    Bugga
    Buggy
    Boo
    Love of my life
    Sunshine
    Beast
    Beautiful
    Gorgeous
    Smarty
    Genius
    Lovebug
    Lover
    Loves
    Love
    Charlotte poo
    Squeeter
    Honeyboo
    Baby love

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  9. kanani.myersAugust 6, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I really enjoy the fact that a large chunk of your list vs dedicated to words containing different variations of "poo." I'm sure Mr. Rosenbaby appreciates it as well. (: Who doesn't love a good, endearing "poo" nickname? All my kiddos I take care of get "chickadee(s)," but they all hate it.

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