So Katherine has one again decided to go with “Kay” as her nickname, rather than the full-length “Katherine.” Her explanation is that it’s shorter and easier to write, which is not a trivial reason at any age.
She went through a short phase of this a while back, but she’s taking greater strides toward it now. And we’re trying to be supportive — we labeled her school supplies with “Kay” and the like. I need to set up a “kay” e-mail address for her on the domain, too (which just autoforwards to our accounts, but it’s the thought that counts).
I’m not sure that “Kay” is the best combo with a one-syllable last name like “Hill,” but it’s her choice. She’s not rejecting the old name, but using the new form fetches a smile from her. So any support all you local folks who actually talk with her can give, I’m sure she’ll appreciate the the support.
Kay was my mother’s name!
“Kay Hill” is reminiscent of Cahill U.S. Marshal.
While two monosyllabic names don’t always flow, I do like the sound of this one. It has a certain… force? power? Not sure how to describe it. It would be a good name for a tough-as-nails crusader of some sort. Reporter, PI, DA, senator… marshal! 🙂 Something like that.
Okay, I am glad that I wasn’t the only one that had visions on John Wayne when reading “Kay Hill”. ;P
Tough as nails — yet doting on her aged parents, supporting them in the lifestyle they’d love to become accustomed to.
Yeah, I like the sound of that.
If she’s anything like most people I know (myself included) she’ll circle back around to using Katherine as she gets older. When I was her age, I went to being called Mandy. Now, I almost exclusively go by Amanda. Oddly enough, it’s my family that is more likely than not to use the nick name. I think Kay is rather pretty fwiw, and I too thought of John Wayne.
Hm. Kay and Kay-Kay.