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Without a name you wouldn't know who you are or who other people are. That being said, I'm very big on the idea that once you befriend someone you should give them a nickname. Whether it's something other people call them or giving them a nickname from something that they did. For example my name is Matthew but my friends call me Matt. Whenever they see other people call me Matthew they find it weird because they think it's too formal. They believe in the idea that once you know someone and you've become friends they should only be called by their nickname.

Also certain names or nicknames can have stories behind them. For example my name Matthew means the gift of God. My parents gave this name to me because after having 2 daughters they went to Egypt and asked for a famous bishop to pray for their third child to be a son and so they named me Matthew. Nicknames could be a lot of things. They could be sentimental depending on who gave you the nickname. They could be funny but get the other person mad. They could also be cute, cool, or even something completely random.They can also be used to shorten a person's name, like Mike, for Michael. Nicknames could be positive or negative only when describing a person's general characteristics. Although hurtful nicknames can lower a someone's reputation, their self esteem, and even hinder their joy. When nicknames should be giving a person a sense of pride or happiness.

People sometimes take a nickname way too far. People might be given a nickname for that one single little thing they did and somehow it gets turned into a nickname that sticks for a long time. For example one day my friend was at our lunch table, in high school, and someone asked him to borrow a quarter. Now, my friend had a lot of change, because he just grabbed it off the table before we sat down. He answered the kid no, and until this day we call him quart, because he will not spend his money or give it away. I can tell that he does not appreciate the name when he either says or does something when called that, because he turns all red and usually curses.

People are sometimes insulted by a nickname, I know I am. My older brother would call me fatty, and it would bother me because I was a little bit overweight when I was younger. Other people are called this too, because they are usually fat and it's basically just an insult. I know they don't appreciate the name, but what can they do? It lowers a person's self-esteem and causes them to lose weight, retaliate, or cry. Girls are especially the ones who lose weight and cry, and the guys almost always retaliate, but sometimes lose weight. I would always push or shove my brother for calling me that name. So nicknames can be more than just labels in certain circumstances; they can also be figurative symbols of our personalities and how we are perceived by others. They portray an identity that is shaped by our interactions and impressions of others around us in addition to our own behaviors and traits.

As people age, they often want to switch up their nicknames, but it's not always easy. Changing your nickname can be like changing your identity as you grow. I have a friend from my church whose name is Mark but everyone knows him as Bulldog. He was given this name because of how big and scary looking he is but when you meet him he's one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. Sometimes I forget that his name isn't actually Bulldog sometimes because of how well it suits him. Even though it suits him he despises it and he's been trying his best to change it.

However, changing a nickname is not as simple as announcing a new name. Nicknames, like reputations, are built over time and are deeply ingrained in people's perceptions. They are not just labels, but symbols of identity that are tied to memories, experiences, and relationships. When someone attempts to change their nickname, they are essentially trying to alter the way others perceive them, which can be a challenging task. It shows that nicknames really are more than just casual labels. They are powerful symbols of identity that can reflect a person's personality, and their uniqueness. While changing a nickname can be a difficult task, it is a competition to the individual's growth and transformation. Just as a person evolves over time I believe so can their nickname.As people grow older, they evolve as well as their personalities, sometimes leading them to desire a change in the way they are known.

With that being said I think some people do like their Nicknames. I have another friend named Jessica but she only refers to Jessie. She doesn't like her actual name and so when he introduces herself she'll tell you her name is Jessie right away.