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etherss

Nicknames for Finnegan?

Baby Names

I know the name Finn has been trending upwards heavily lately, and I’m not even ready to have kids until a few years so it may be even more popular then. But I really love the name Finnegan/Finn. I was wondering what you all think of Fig/Figgy as a nickname? It’s cute as a baby, and also might be fun as a teen—I feel like teenage boys are kinda into those offbeat nicknames for each other. Then if he wants he could switch back to Finn or Finnegan as an adult. Thoughts?

Posted Sep 5, 2021, 2:37 PM UTC

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ClumsyZebra80•

I think it’s very close to a homophobic slur which could be a problem later on when kids are jerks.

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etherssOP•

Ah didn’t think about that. Hm

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sylverbound•

It sounds bad and is ripe for bullying. Finn is much better.

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WayDiscombobulated63•

I don’t know why you wouldn’t just use Finn but I guess as a family/childhood nickname it’s fine.

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rosie_ravenName Aficionado •

I actually really like Fig. Other people did bring up concerns with bullying, but the nice thing about school is that the kid can always choose to go by Finnegan or even go by their middle name if there's an issue. Also, a name really rarely makes someone a target. If a child is bullied, their name is likely not the reason, even if it is a part of the bullying.

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etherssOP•

I feel like the slur is not even common amongst kids anymore, and also gen z and the next gen are the most socially liberal generations yet. Also probably going to enroll my kids in a weird liberal alternative school like Montessori lol. Thanks for your input!

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rosie_ravenName Aficionado •

True. I go to school in a pretty conservative town and while plenty of people say it, it's not something most would use to make a mean nickname. I think you should be fine!!

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kangapaw•

Have you considered Finnian instead? Nickname options Finn, Finny

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etherssOP•

I’ve thought about it! I like Finnegan more for some reason but I will keep this in mind! I have Irish heritage so both names are suitable in any case

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