#nicknames

#nicknames

Once your toddler starts repeating everything you say, it's only natural to start referring to your partner by the name your child knows.

The name Weeb made me feel loved. My foster father gave me the nickname Weeb around 1995 because I have very thick, dark hair and I was in my gawky teens.

"Probably at the beginning of us dating, when everything was in code. People didn't know we were dating... I think we were just on a letter basis."

Nicknames have traditionally signified affection, yet their prevalence is declining due to concerns about offending others or sounding unprofessional.

Since the name on our phone is a visual symbol of our partner, and a reminder of our relationship with them, using personal jokes or nicknames can reflect a deeper or more intimate connection.

Will Poulter's nickname, 'Daddy', stems from a light-hearted joke on set, showcasing the fun and camaraderie the cast shares despite the film's serious subject matter.

'Big Deuce' is cool," Tatum said, expressing his preference for familiar nicknames while addressing the popularity of 'The Anomaly' amongst fans.