Nicknames !
Across the globe, most of the proper names bear an affectionate secondary reference which serves as a substitute to the main name itself. This additional name which synonymously binds to the original proper name is termed "nickname". A nickname gets easily associated with the characterization / individual and in some cases gains more popularity than the origin name. The best part is that the recipient does not get to choose his / her own nickname and is instead conferred upon them by their closest circle. A nickname which is well within the line of conduct without any ridicule is always welcome (the 'acceptance' bandwidth should not be breached). Nicknames for a person can arise from either of the following (common examples associated with cricket / Bollywood) : 1. Concatenation of the initial letter from first & last name (Dinesh Karthik - DK ; Suryakumar Yadav - SKY) 2. Derivative of the first name (Yuvraj - Yuvi ; Gautam - Gauti) / Derivative of the last name (...