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Old 09-02-2002, 09:52 AM   #2
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How do you get Bill from William, Chuck from Charles, Bob from Robert?

dictionary.com defines nickname as:
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A descriptive name added to or replacing the actual name of a person, place, or thing.
A familiar or shortened form of a proper name.
I think the key words are 'familiar' and 'replace'.

Nicknames are replacements for real name that, though not always based upon the actual name, become famliar enough to stick.
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