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I initially wanted to create two separate topics but decided to combine them into one.
Probably, like any person, I like my own name the most (my name is Ilya). I think it sounds powerful and good, it goes well with many patronymics, and I wouldn't change it (like Sasha - Alexander). That is, Ilya is Ilya everywhere, even in Africa. Besides, it's not a common name; I've only met one person with the same name in my life (in person), but he turned out to be my exact namesake, meaning we had the same first and last name. On the forum, I know I share a name with shaddar. Although, everyone likes their own name.
One of my favorite names is Andrei; it sounds good, and I associate it with a positive image (my cousin).
I also like the name Yura, but even though I have many friends named Yura, whenever someone says this name, I immediately think of Yuri from "RED ALERT 2: Yuri's Revenge"! That's just how I am.
I don't like the names Anton and Kirill; I don't know why, I just don't like them.
Among female names, I really love the name Ksyusha, and I don't even know why, but this name has a magical effect on me.
I also like the name Katya because it has a cool abbreviation: "Reactive Mortar KT-44" or simply "Katyusha."
Regarding nicknames:
In school, I was never called by my name (although I was outside of school). Usually, it was abbreviations of my last name (SayaPin). Most often, it was "Pinsai" (rearrange the syllables in the last name) or "Sai," but "Pinsai" was more common.
They also called me "Mastdai" because I liked to use nicknames like "Kenny must die" or "You must kill me" online (considering the allowed register), and "Mastdai" often slipped into my speech.
What nicknames did you have? And what names do you like?
P.S.
Fearing to incur Alan's wrath, I reviewed everything twice, although the topic is quite standard, I didn't find anything.
P.P.S.
By the way, why isn't Alan given moderator status? Someone said that he used to be a moderator, so why was he removed?