Do you, as an adult, ever use your full first name?

It depends on the Nickname.

Placing the sound "EE" at the end of the proper name has long been a practice with small children, even up into teenage years. It's a sign of affection, but also an indicator of their age-status/rights, age-maturity/knowledge, age-expectations of their competence.

Ordinarily, males make an early transition from their chilhood name, and even by the earlier teens are no longer identified as Mikey, Stevie, Bobby, Johnny, Scottie, Marty, Jimmy, Greggie, Lukie, Petie, Ricky, Sammy, Donnie, Freddie, Jackie, Georgie, Stewie, etc. Even if there is still occassional use, it is highly unlikely that they use them for introductions to new people ---whom it is in their best interests to make an impression. Even males whose position in life (like in the arts) would permit the use of the diminutive, usually shy away from it. (Johnny, Pauly, Georgie, & Ricky ..... I think not.)

A few EE names maintain their adult status, such as Charlie, but even these do not give the impression of a fully matured man, as does Charles.

MANY EE female nicknames flow seamlessly into adulthood. For a woman, a full proper name is more impressive. Most certainly. But Jenny, Libby, Cindy, Annie, Katie, Maggie, Shelly, Vicki, Cassie, Bonnie, Hettiie, Celie, Betty, Christie, Laurie, Nellie, Tessie, Millie, Rosie, Ruthie, Allie, Lexi, Penny, Poppy, Sherry, Wendy, Angie ....... help! I can't stop!

It's more acceptable for women to be identified by "pet" names.

Does this say something about expectations? Geee. Hhmm.

I understand why parents want to give their children more sophisticated full names, because I know know a handful of people who when by a nickname or middle name in school, but as an adult goes by their full first name.

I am not really a good example of this. My name is Ashley and I have always gone by Ashley, but I do plan on giving my children more "formal" names, I suppose. But not for the reason that you are referring to. I plan on calling my children by their full names, not nicknames, because I like their full names. If they prefer a nickname later on though, I will call them what they wish to be called. Initially though, I DO plan on calling my children Fletcher, Eloise, Beckett, and Jillian, NOT Fletch, Ellie, Beck, and Jill.

I went be Sam and Sammi until I was about 15. Then I started going by my full name Samantha because it just comes across as way more intelligent and respectable. At 22 and being the mother of 2 I couldn't imagine introducing myself to whoever whether it be an employer or a new friend as "Hi I'm Sammi and these are my daughters" or "Hi I'm Sammi and I'm applying for your legal aid position" it just sounds ridiculous and low class. Whereas "Hi I'm Samantha and these are my daughters" or "Hi I'm Samantha and I am applying for your legal aid position", this sounds much nicer and much more respectable. But I don't think it depends on the nickname itself I suppose. Lyn sounds just as respectable as Lynda and in certain other cases it can work. But I personally couldn't imagine introducing myself to a client and saying "Hi I'm Sammi and I will be your legal aid today". That just makes me laugh.

I was just Sammi to all my friends,family and acquaintances for 15 years, they had no problem adjusting to Samantha. It isn't that big of an issue, people aren't as lazy/dumb as you believe they are they actually catch on really quickly/easily. At least people in my Country do, maybe it's different for yours.

I was called Becky or Becca for all my childhood and it never really bothered me, but now, I can't stand being called Becky. I just seems so juvenile and horrible now. I'm not sure why my opinion changed, but I always go by Rebecca now. My husband likes to call me Ree sometimes but that's about it! I wouldn't be comfortable being called Becky now. Besides, I'm a radiographer and if in my interview, I introduced myself as Becky, I wouldn't of come across as very professional and I probably wouldn't of got the job.

I didn't have to adapt to the change because I was used to my mam and teachers calling me Rebecca :)

Most of the people I grew up with had short names to begin with that didn't offer nicknames (Really) like Ashley,Kelly,Lindsey,Sarah. The few people I do know that went by nicknames as children actually go by their full names now that they're adults. Marissa used to go by Missy, Stephanie used to go by Steph, Alyssa used to go by Ally. But none of them go by their nicknames anymore. My name is short (Karli) and it hasn't had a negative effect on my life whatsoever, but I think some names have different effects then others.

While I cannot speak for others, I personally like my name the way that it is and, even as a child, could never stand people calling me "James" or "Jamie" or "Ettie". My full, proper name is Jamesette. It may not be the most girlish feminisation of a masculine name to have ever seen the light of day but, it's my name. And my name is what I'm most comfortable with, end of story.

If you're an employer and you're hiring. Say two girls who are COMPLETELY equal apply for it. One is Katherine Smith and the other is Katie Smith. You want a long term employee who will be able to be a good addition to your team. When you introduce them to a client would you rather say "This is my partner of 20 years Katherine Smith" or "This is my partner of 20 years Katie Smith".

All my family call me by Samantha and always have done but all my friends and work colleuges call me Sam.... i much prefer to be called the traditional female version it looks more Feminine and people know there talking to a women... Where as Sam could be a man

i do no longer think of you're able to desire to. Your call is the call that your mothers and fathers gave YOU. you're able to desire to no longer be embarrassed approximately your call atal. in case you fairly need to return up with a nickname or a quick form to your call which you're able to desire to apply. yet do no longer replace your call, it would dissapoint your mothers and fathers.

I only go by my real name. I had nicknames in high school but nothing I would ever go by ever.