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perhaps, if it is a shortened version of gridiron.
Another name for Edward is "Ed." Additionally, it can also be shortened to "Eddie" or "Ted," depending on personal preference.
Yes, a shortened version of your name is called a nickname. An example of a nickname for the name Jessica is Jess. There is also a pet name which doesn't have to be a shortened version of your name. A pet name can be a nickname like Jess or it can be something like "kitty" for the name Olivia.
Because Eric is sometimes shortened to 'ric and then that gets respelled as Rick.Yes it is.
The shortened name for oxygen is O2.
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I've occasionally seen "cumulative frequency" shortened to the word "cume".
"Hollie" is a name that is not typically a shortened form of another name. It is generally used as a standalone name.
Jon is most often the shortened name for the proper name Jonathan. However, it can be a shortened name for some other proper names including John and Jonas.
it actually is shortened from Christina and it means ' christs follower'
It is called a "salaam," after the greeting, "Salaam," which is a shortened version of "Salaam aleikum," or, "Peace be unto you."
Christopher Katherine shortened to Kitty shortened to Kit