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Charles vs. Nicknamed vs. Hal/Cal
We love the name Charles for our second son. He will be joining big brother Graham. We do love the name Charles but worry it sounds a bit formal. We aren't huge fans of "Charlie", but really like both Cal and Hal- do you think either of those could work as a nickname for Charles?
Thank you for your thoughts!
The Top Baby Name is...
Charles
Nicknamed
Hal/Cal
Poll created: Jun 30, 2025
Total Votes: 5
Comments
I love Hal so much - however I don't think he's super intuitive for Charles. Cal however I think may work well!! It also goes nicely with Graham :)
posted by
Rosalind
:: 3 days ago |
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Although I do love Hal, I think Cal would probably be better as a nickname for Charles.
Hal is usually a nickname for Henry and Harold.
Hal is usually a nickname for Henry and Harold.
posted by
Genevieve
:: 3 days ago |
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Charles with no nickname
posted by
Guest
:: 3 days ago |
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Like Charles, Cal is okay, dislike Hal
posted by
Guest
:: 3 days ago |
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Charles, nn Chas/Chaz or Chuck
Cal and Hal aren't nicknames for Charles.
Cal and Hal aren't nicknames for Charles.
posted by
Guest
:: 3 days ago |
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Personally I love Charlie and would use that for sure but I understand if you're not a fan.
In that case I think Cal works better than Hal.I admit it's not the most natural nickname for Charles.I think when people hear Cal they are far more likely to assume his full name is Calvin (or Callum,Callahan,etc.) but even though it's a bit of a stretch the letters are all there so it CAN still work.
In that case I think Cal works better than Hal.I admit it's not the most natural nickname for Charles.I think when people hear Cal they are far more likely to assume his full name is Calvin (or Callum,Callahan,etc.) but even though it's a bit of a stretch the letters are all there so it CAN still work.
posted by
Guest
:: 3 days ago |
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No
posted by
Guest
:: 2 days ago |
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So long as you're okay with the nickname not being intuitive, I think it's fine.
posted by
NameHog
:: 2 days ago |
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Charles, nn Cal, gmv. Love it.
Cary is another possible nn for a Charles. Personally I'm good with Charles, nn Buddy or Skip. As strict as I am with full names is as lax as I am with nicknames. They are whimsical, creative and can differ among friend sets. Good wild with a nn, I say. So yeah, Charles , nn Cal or Hal, is great. Good luck! :0)
Cary is another possible nn for a Charles. Personally I'm good with Charles, nn Buddy or Skip. As strict as I am with full names is as lax as I am with nicknames. They are whimsical, creative and can differ among friend sets. Good wild with a nn, I say. So yeah, Charles , nn Cal or Hal, is great. Good luck! :0)
posted by
FredaCat
:: 2 days ago |
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*Go wild*
posted by
FredaCat
:: 2 days ago |
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I think either would work! Nicknames don't have to be intuitive; they can be whatever you want.
posted by
Lilac Lady
:: 2 days ago |
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