Name-Calling (Updated 180305)

It's amusing to see the length and pains parents go into to name their precious babies - melodious/macho names filled with meaningful history and anecdotes, brimming with hopes and aspirations ...

To find out, years later, even names are not spared from the hectic and fast-paced life. Every name in the world has but been reduced to one syllable to prevent time wastage...

Joshua--> Josh
Elizabeth-->Liz/Beth
Valerie--> Val
Josephine/Joanne/Joanna--> Jo
Clarabelle-->Belle
Natalie--> Nat
Melanie/Malcom--> Mel/Mal
Catherine--> Cat
Christine--> Chris
Patricia-->Pat
Daniel-->Dan
David-->Dave
Meiling--> ML
Xinyi--> XY
Wee Ling--->WL
Jeanette--> Jean/J

(Special request: A particular Ms S wants her name imprinted on my hall of fame.)

U get the idea...