The BBC News Magazine had a feature this week on nicknames and how people had acquired theirs, all brought about by Prince Charles calling his friend Kolin Dhillon (presumably a post-imperial immigrant from India - his name is Colin Dillon after all) 'Sooty'. It has been said that this is a term of endearment and no offence is meant or taken by its use.
It made me wonder why I am Timmy Magic, exactly where it came from, and why it has lasted from my Chelmsford days until now (about 7 years), despite the fact I rarely see people from Chelmsford.
The fact remains, of course, that I like the name and not only use it frequently in the blogosphere and real life, but also encourage others to do so. The name has seen a number of variations but has stayed put until now. Hopefully it will last for another 7 years and even on past that!
After all, who wouldn't want a magic boyfriend, husband or father?
Timmy "Nice Nickname" Magic
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