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Here I come again! RE: Mitch Albom’s “Hey there, Sweetie.” Why give a child a name if it’s not going to be used? Just give them the nickname if that’s what they will be called. I was seven years old before I learned that Martha was a part of my name. It has never been used, except on legal documents. Then no one recognizes to whom it refers.

Another thing - why use names no one can spell or pronounce? It’s ridiculous and could be a problem for the individual.

I was called “Sis” until I went to school. I thought that was my name. I had to learn my real name. Ever since, ...