Change is an inevitable part of life and aging, but fear of losing friends' identities can arise. A specific concern about a friend named Will becoming Bill reveals uncertainties surrounding name changes. Will's nickname of 'Will' was interchangeably used by his parents, while only close friends use 'William' in serious contexts. He acknowledges the possibility of transitioning to 'William' as he ages but rejects 'Billiam.' A theory about Williams divides them into two groups based on their nickname preferences, showcasing their identity journey.
My family only ever uses my English name in the third person, so any nicknames on Kathryn in my life have arisen out of some sort of contrivance with my friends.
Will was more or less given to me. My parents used it interchangeably. But at this point, I tell people to use Will because only people close to me use William if I'm in trouble.
I guess I sort of am a William, already. But while I might eventually make the transition to William, I have no intentions of ever introducing myself as Billiam.
Some Williams... existed on the Willy/Will/William side of the Great William Divide; others existed on the Billy/Bill side.
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