A Rose by Any Other Name

I think every parent has at least one nickname for their child and we were no different. Neither of our girls are called by their given name very often.  Emma, however, has a particularly long string of nicknames that I thought I would share with you. I’ll throw in the nicknames her friends called her, too.

Some of these names will seem very strange and convoluted and you will be tempted to inquire about the story behind the name. Don’t. We wouldn’t be able to explain. The names are like a jazz riff on a melody that we love. 

So, without further ado, I bring you Emma Jane, AKA:

E.J.
Ejer
Ejer JJ
E.J. Jazzy Emm
E.J. Jehossenfeffer von Hoosey Magoosey
E.J. Jehossenfeffer
E.J. Jehossenfeff
Jeehoss
Emster
Emmie Lou
Emmie Lou-ya
Lou-ya
Lou Kazoo
Boo
Boo-ya
Emma von
Von
Christelle
Fabulous

I have a feeling that this list is incomplete, so don’t be surprised if there are further installments on this theme. And maybe you had your own special nickname for her. If so, send it in.