Most of us were given nicknames as a kid. If you were unlucky, your nickname might be so cringy you’d rather die than have your friends, colleagues, or partner find out what it is.
Perhaps you still go by one, not just because people can’t remember your real name, but because people can’t pronounce it. Perhaps your nickname was gifted to you out of endearment by someone you love. However, if your nickname was something like “Josie Grosie” or “Moaning Myrtle”, you might not have loved it quite as much.
Alas, even towns and cities can’t escape the nicknaming process; some even become their official names. Take Ding Dong in Texas, for example, Eek in Alaska, and the very yummy Sandwich over in the UK.