Have written a novel and borrowed a nickname of someone long dead. Is it okay to do so?

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I finished the novel and am self-publishing.  I love a specific nickname and added it to my title.  The character has no resemblance to the actual person and I was wondering if this is okay.  It is a nickname, not a legal name.  The person was not famous or family.  Although some of her family members are around today.  Is it okay to use a nickname, like "Sweets"?  That's just an example and not my title.  Please advise.

Marian · Accepted Answer

i don't think there is anything wrong with it.
hey its better to use a old nick name and the character who is being called that has no resemblance to the actual person who had it a long time ago, then to name a character "Jane" and base her 100% on a your hateful neighbor "Lucy", (past history and all) because if your neighbor were to read your novel and see a person that completely resembles them........ and in a negative way!  and i doubt anyone will complain about your choice to use the old nick name.

Have written a novel and borrowed a nickname of someone long dead. Is it okay to do so?

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