How to give funny, cool and offensive nicknames to different people: friends, boyfriend and girlfriend? Funny nicknames for friends

Many girls try to distinguish their boyfriend by giving him an original nickname that will make him stand out from others.

It seems that coming up with an original nickname for a guy is easy, but in reality it is not. They often use standard nicknames and nicknames.

Where did nicknames come from?

History suggests that nicknames in pre-Christian times had the meaning of names.

In those days, a nickname personified a pronounced characteristic of a person: external features, occupation, bad habits, behavioral characteristics.

Pagan traditions gave way to Christian ones and the child was already given a name in accordance with biblical norms. The nickname began to take on the meaning of a surname.

Considering more recent events, nicknames and nicknames became widespread due to the fact that a child could be given several names at birth.

The choice was left to the person when he grew up. The Slavs have one name from birth, so the nickname acquired during life determines the characteristics.

Sources of nicknames:

1. Close and dear people try to compare a person with pleasant phenomena, so they give cute nicknames.
2. In places of deprivation of liberty, the nickname in slang is called pogonyalo. Each experienced person has his own nickname, which characterizes the character and misdeeds of the person.
3. IN modern society Nicknames are often given according to physical characteristics or names.
4. Pirate traditions required calling each other by fictitious “names” so as not to reveal their identity when committing illegal actions.
5. Cool nicknames can be borrowed from movies and songs if there is a similarity between the person and the character.
6. Unusual nicknames are obtained due to a play on words that characterize certain human traits and behavioral characteristics.

As in ancient times, such “call signs” accompany a person from birth to old age.

Depending on the change in type of activity, character traits, and social circle, nicknames may change.

List of funny and cool

“Call signs” for a person can be beautiful, offensive and funny. In accordance with interesting and original nicknames, psychologists conducted tests.

The results showed that people with such “middle names” are most susceptible to depression and are more mentally unstable.

Note! A non-standard name given at birth, in contrast to mocking nicknames, makes a person stronger and more purposeful.

Girls choose affectionate nicknames for guys they like.

It is impossible to receive gentle criticism from friends or enemies - they will try to present the negative in the individual, physical features. Often funny and non-standard nicknames arise that cause a smile and interest.

List of funny nicknames in different situations:

Examples of offensive nicknames

Nicknames can be at the same time not only cool, but also offensive to their owner.

Often such offensive complaints refer to a defect in appearance or character. Sometimes even funny and cool complaints can offend a person.

Usually, funny, unspoken middle names are invented for ex-boyfriend. In this way, the girl can recoup her grievances by spreading offensive messages.

How offensively you can call a guy:

• Fattrest and Donut. They are assigned to guys who are overweight or have a curvy figure.
• Bald - ideal for a man with large bald patches on his forehead.
• Cheburashka. It emphasizes the guy's appearance with large, protruding ears.
• Pig or Stinky. This is a criticism for a sloppy or unclean man.
• Nibbler. Suitable for people with crooked or protruding front teeth.

There can be a lot of examples. It all depends on the imagination of the inventor. Some offensive nicknames and nicknames for the bearer are not such.

Playing great value the degree of human sensitivity.

The meaning of nicknames

An originally presented nickname, especially with a foreign pronunciation, can carry a positive or negative meaning. Before you attach a complaint to a person, you need to know exactly the meaning.

Meaning of nicknames:

• Sociable is an energetic guy.
• Jovial – for a smiling and open guy.
• Pahan – refers to prison slang. Emphasizes the primacy of man.
• Olejandro, Sancho and the like are derived from male names.
• Skeleton. The nickname has many meanings, depending on culture, beliefs and position in society.
• Dario and similar aliases attribute to a person the features of movie characters or representatives of other nations.

It is worth considering the origin of the chase. Some came into use from places of imprisonment and belong to the characteristics of thieves' concepts. Cultural and folk aspects should also be taken into account.

Note! Some nationalities take nicknames very seriously, considering them a person’s second name.

You should be especially careful with nicknames in English. It is imperative to know the translation so as not to turn out to be a fool and the subject of ridicule.

Some people come up with their own aliases - but it needs to be done correctly.

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Many people ask the question: "What is a nickname?" Everything is very simple. Nickname (or nickname) is a nickname given to a person by others as a replacement for the main name. A nickname is given based on the advantages or disadvantages of appearance, type of activity, the presence of a hobby, the presence of a certain character trait, and is created from a first name, patronymic or last name.

Nickname from childhood

Usually a person encounters a nickname given to him in childhood. Often you can get a middle name at school, in sports section, in a children's group, for example, in the yard or in the company of peer friends. Many parents, when they learn that their child has a nickname, worry whether this is good or bad? In honor of what did the children come up with this particular nickname for the child? Is it offensive or friendly?

To answer all the questions that arise, psychologists recommend that parents talk with the child and find out in what situation the children came up with a nickname for their friend. It is quite possible that the child has a normal attitude towards this course of events, does not have complexes, is not worried, and even likes the nickname.

How to come up with a nickname

Nicknames are given based on many factors:

• Appearance and physical characteristics of a person. For example, tall man may be called a Dwarf or a Giant.
• Nicknames are often derived from surnames. So, several letters are removed or added from a word. For example, from the surname Puchkov you can form the word Puchok, Marchenko - Mara, Sharapova - Sharik.
• Behavior. If a person is overly active, he may receive an offensive nickname - Upstart. Untidy and boorish - Dirty, Bug, stupid - Dropout, etc.
• Character traits. Kind-hearted, Cheerful, Comedian and others.
• Isolated cases that were remembered for something. Muddy, Fly Agaric, Soap, Martyr, Mentor, Nirvana - it all depends on the specific situation.

How nicknames appear during school years

Nicknames at a young age are created during the formation of the hierarchy, when the child chooses a role in the children's team. As a rule, each class has its leaders and outcasts. This is difficult to avoid, since the process is one of the most important in socialization.

If children come up with an offensive nickname for a child, they assert themselves, try to become higher than the “victim,” and watch how their peers will accept the name they came up with. If your child received a nickname in this way, this is bad, and not only parents should be involved in the process, but also teachers who talk with children and explain what not to do.

Children know how to observe. They easily notice features of character, behavior and appearance. They are straightforward, so they seem less tactful than adults. By saying what he thinks, a child does not always seek to offend or humiliate a peer.

For example, the owner of the surname “Dudtka” may be called “Dudka”, “Dudila” - and this is not because his figure resembles a silhouette musical instrument, but because the nickname is formed from the surname. But many guys perceive it negatively and consider it a disadvantage.

What to do if your child is worried about his nickname:

1. Find out why and who exactly came up with the nickname. And only after that take action.
2. If your child has a middle name that indicates shortcomings in his character or behavior, help your child correct them. Perhaps he does not always take care of his appearance, fights or is greedy.
3. If the nickname was given because of a peculiarity of appearance, then it is worth explaining to the baby that he should perceive himself as he is, and you will always love him.
4. If only one peer calls a child by a nickname, this is an alarm signal, prompting you to figure out why this is happening. However, at a tender age, children can give each other unpleasant nicknames in order to attract attention and show sympathy.
5. If a child is an outcast in a children's group, teachers and psychologists should intervene in the situation.
6. If the nickname is the result of a “reworking” of the surname, talk to the child about it, tell about its history and origin. If you lack information, use your imagination.
7. You can tell your child that at his age you also had a nickname.

If you want to get a nickname

There are many reasons why a person wants to get a nickname:

• You have a long name or you don’t like it;
• Perhaps you want to get a nickname because there are people with the same names in your environment;
• Do you want to stand out among the team?

Whatever the reason, coming up with a nickname is not so easy. First of all, think about what kind of nickname you need. Beautiful, unusual, short, long, in Russian or a foreign language? The most important thing is that you should like him and be pleasant for others!

1. The nickname must be unique! Do not use popular words like Kitty, Kitty, Umnichka, Borzogo and so on. It’s better not to use “running” words, but to come up with something original. The game of syllables and letters is in fashion today.
2. Don't choose ones that are too long or excessive short words. The first will cause difficulty in memorizing and pronunciation, the second, consisting of, for example, two letters, will sound ridiculous. The optimal word size is 4-8 letters.
3. If you plan to use a nickname not only in real life, but also in virtual life, translate the word into foreign language or use latin characters.
4. To stand out from others, work with English dictionary, perhaps there will be beautiful word or a phrase worthy of your attention. You can use a non-standard combination of words or letters. When creating a beautiful nickname, it is not necessary to follow the rules of the language. Use your imagination and don’t be afraid of judgment!
5. A nickname associated with a profession is one of the most successful options. For example, if you write, call yourself Writer. You can add additional words: Good Writer, Cool Writer.
6. Use your favorite movies as a source of inspiration, fiction, cartoons or comics. Since you want to achieve originality, do not forget about the pun: Doctor Who - Doctor Oh.
7. A beautiful nickname can be obtained using myths and mysticism: Hercules, Iris and others. But, in order not to cause unpleasant associations among others, first familiarize yourself with the meaning of the name you like.
8. Some people take as the basis for a nickname proper names. For example, Natalya - Nata, Veronica - Nika - Nicoletta, Alexey / Alexander - Alex, Marina / Maria - Mary - Marie, but this method will not give the opportunity to get an original nickname. If you do choose a name, consider that hundreds of people may already be using it.

There are many reasons why you might want a nickname for yourself. For example, if you have a long, boring or difficult name. Maybe you need a nickname to differentiate yourself from several other people in your social circle with the same name as you. After all, you may simply not like your name! Some people even tend to start new life with a new nickname. And whatever your reasons for coming up with a nickname, you may find it very, very difficult to complete this task. Fortunately, we are here and we will help you.

Steps

Nicknames based on first name

Use the first one or two syllables of your name. Very often, nicknames are obtained from names cut off in this way. This simplest option, however it is quite suitable if you are starting out new page in the book of your life and want to do it under a new name. It will be easier if the new nickname sounds similar to the old one - so at least you won’t have to constantly ask old friends to start calling you in a new way. There are three main approaches to creating a nickname from a name:

• Just remove at least one syllable from the end of the name. This doesn’t work very well for Russian names, but for English and Spanish names it works quite well. See for yourself: "Jon" from "Jonathan", "Bea" from "Beatriz", "Sam" from "Samantha" or "Samuel", "Jess" from "Jessica", "Santi" from "Santiago". Let's say change Alexander on Alex.
• Another option is to add "-ie," "i" or "y" to the shortened version of your name ("i" for Russian names, respectively). If your name anyway consists of one syllable, then add an additional sound to it. Such nicknames are more common among children, although they are not uncommon for adults. Examples: "Charlie" from "Charles", "Susi" from Susana", "Jenny" from "Jennifer". Sometimes you need to add an extra consonant to make your new nickname sound right: "Winnie" from "Winifred", "Patti" " from "Patricia", "Danny" from "Daniel". Make traditional changes like Konstantin V Kostya or Varvara V Varya.
• Add a letter that is sometimes not pronounced. In English it can be "e". This approach is like trimming a name ("Mike" from "Michael"), but sometimes it can even completely change the sound of a name ("Kate" from "Kathleen").

1. Use other syllables of your name. The rules above will work with both the middle and last syllables of the name. Yes, yes, you can shorten names both from the beginning and from the end: “Valentina” can be shortened like “Valya” and “Tina”, “Tony” from “Anthony”, “Tina” from “Christina”. Classic examples(from in English), where only the last syllable of the name is used: "Beth" from "Elizabeth" and "Rick" or "Ricky" from "Frederick".

   • Similarly, you can come up with a completely unusual nickname for yourself - for example, from "Patrick" you can get "Trick" rather than the usual "Pat".

2. Use diminutives your name. This point depends entirely on the language you speak, but chances are you will still have a choice!

   More wit. You can turn "Katya" into "Catastrophe," for that matter! Use alliteration when your nickname is the first consonant of your first or last name, or choose a word that rhymes with your first or last name.

Other sources of inspiration

Make up a nickname based on personality traits. Many nicknames are created based on something that makes a person unique: a runner may be nicknamed "Legs", a proud New Yorker living far from New York may be nicknamed NYC(NIK’’), and a solid excellent student can be called “Professor”.

Come up with a nickname based on a joke that only “your own people” can understand. This is one of the best sources for nicknames, but you have to be careful with it. Such "generic" jokes can be a very rich source for nicknames, but you can't force them to appear just like that. You should just cross your fingers and wait for them. If you already have these jokes in your mind, try to get nicknames out of them.

Use online resources. There are many online surveys and nickname generators that can suggest potential nicknames for you based on your personality traits and your name. This can be a good source of inspiration if you're having trouble coming up with a good nickname.

People have been giving each other nicknames since time immemorial. Some nicknames are funny or cool, others are offensive.

Come up with Anyone can have a funny nickname, but you have to react correctly when someone calls you a name, and not affectionately at that.

There are many cases when a nickname is remembered better than a real name or surname. A striking example of this is the history of different times and peoples.

Why and why do nicknames appear?

People have nicknames based on various reasons. A phrase said once, appearance, surname or action - all this is a possible source for an invented nickname. There are many examples in history when nicknames were invented for people.

Each case has its own characteristics:

1. Indian tribes were famous for the names Eagle Eye, Running Deer, Fast river. In fact, the names were different, but only relatives could know them.

   Nicknames appeared from events in the life of the Indians and became a second name for life or until the next significant act.

2. There were nicknames and among the rulers of countries at all times. In Rus', Yaroslav the Wise, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great.

   Gorbachev was called the Mineral Secretary, and Brezhnev was called the Armor Bearer in the Dark. Known all over the world and vivid examples kings – Richard Lion Heart, Pepin the Short, Louis the Pious.

   Some nicknames reflect the characteristics of the government, others the appearance of the rulers.

3. Cowboy nicknames more often they reflected character or actions, but sometimes also appearance. Big Joe, Silent Bob, Wild Bill.
4. Likewise Pirate nicknames also appeared. Blackbeard, Killer of the Spaniards, Calico Jack.
5. Teachers often called by profession or appearance. An art teacher is a Pencil, and a physics teacher is an Atom. Tall, thin teachers are nicknamed Herring or Pointer.

Sometimes one person is given several nicknames. Alexander Pushkin was called the Frenchman or Monkey at the Lyceum, Egoza for his restlessness, and Cricket in literary society.

How to come up with funny nicknames for friends?

They come up with nicknames for people different ways. If your imagination is not enough, then a nickname generator will help.

For friends, middle names are chosen that are interesting and good; no one likes offensive nicknames:

Often friends are given nicknames when they have paired names. One may be called Vitalik, and the other Vital, but to distinguish them, they usually add some attribute to the name - small, tall, bald, skinny.

Important to remember, Giving funny nicknames We must distinguish the line between a joke and an insult. Everyone's sense of humor is different, so some will laugh, while others may be offended.

Cool and funny nicknames for guys and girls

Cool nicknames depend on the age category. For younger boys school age a cool nickname would be the name of a character from your favorite cartoon, but later priorities change.

Cool You can come up with nicknames for a guy by borrowing foreign words. This could be a name - Chuck, Mike, Nick, Serge, Maximilian (for the name Maxim).

For men, nicknames are needed more meaningfully - Flint, Jock, Beast, King of the Party.

Girls love beautiful names, because the list of nicknames for them is filled with associations with attractive appearance, figure or character:

• Kitty.
• Panther.
• Cherry.
• Raspberry (to rhyme with the name Alina).
• Princess.
• Nymph.
• Chika (rhymes with the name Vika).
• Caramel.
• Bandit.
• Witch.

Everyone's idea of ​​a cool nickname is different. It depends on the age, intelligence and social class of people.

What to do if you were called an offensive name?

Ridiculous nicknames often seem so only to others, and to the person to whom such a label is attached, the situation may seem stupid.

If you are called an offensive name, you must act carefully:

1. Coolness. You can’t show that the nickname has touched a nerve, otherwise they will call you that all the time. It is important not to answer with obscenities.
2. Don't respond. If you don’t show it and don’t react to the nickname, there’s a high chance that it won’t stick.
3. Laugh over lack of imagination.
4. Witty call the offender so that the hunt for inventions disappears.
5. Called you stupid? Reply that she is happy. If you heard this from your ex, then answer that until you broke up with him, you really were like that.

Note! If you like to call other people names, then be prepared that someday there will be someone who will respond wittily.

Features of beautiful and affectionate nicknames

Affectionate and cute nicknames are often given to each other by lovers. Usually people operate with a set of diminutive words - Little Bunny, Sunshine, Little Bear, Kitty, Baby, Sweetie.

Often wives and husbands use affectionate nicknames, which from the outside may seem offensive.

In fact, this is a kind of manifestation of love:

• Goosey.
• Piglet.
• Stupid.
• Lysik.
• Chuchundra.

Often a family nickname is derived from the given name. Tolya can be Tolyashka, Masha Manyunya, Sergei Sergunchik.

Fantasy People have the richest, so they come up with a wide variety of nicknames. Sometimes a person doesn’t even find arguments why he was called that.

Features of appearance, surname, set of letters or random event- all this is a reason for a nickname.

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Nicknames that go back to character traits differ from those given based on appearance in some respects. The visual type of nicknames often only states certain deviations from the standard; the appellatives to which nicknames go back do not always have a negative connotation and therefore, by and large, do not cause offense to those to whom they were given. Exceptions are nicknames of the visual type, which are associated with any physical disabilities that cause grief to those who have them even without nicknames. In addition, the same type of nicknames that are given to those who try to change something about their appearance, but this attempt ends in failure, causes offense.

Nicknames that go back to character traits are for the most part based not on a purely visual impression of a person, but on an assessment of his personality, his social valence. And nicknames of this kind should rather be attributed to nicknames-characteristics, which contain not only a desire to humiliate a person, but also to point out those negative traits his personality, so that a person, having received such an assessment, can overcome this shortcoming, so that people can determine by the nickname of a person with whom they are dealing.

In fact, each character trait has its opposite to the maximum, although sometimes there are so-called intermediate links.

Nicknames with the seme “quiet”: thus, the concept of “quiet, calm” can include both equanimity and unsociability, secrecy, as well as weakness of character, dependence on others. And the concept of “restless” can automatically include cockiness, hot temper, quarrelsomeness, grumpiness, mischief, i.e. all those traits that make the owners of such characters not entirely pleasant people in communication. The calm man's name is Kiryan (named after the hero of the film "Eternal Call"). Calm man usually quiet, silent, often unnoticeable: Silent. Girls of this type are given nicknames such as Quiet, Mouse. Often the calm ones become unsociable: Savage, Biryuk, Gudok.

Nicknames with the seme “restless”: if people with the above character traits create a comfortable communication situation for those who are their communication partners, then the same cannot be said about those people who have a restless character, which undoubtedly creates significant inconvenience for those who come into contact with them.

Hot-tempered men are called Crazy, Fyrya (from snort), Bunya (from brawl, to make a fuss). Women's nicknames are mainly associated with the manifestation of character traits such as mischief and grumpiness. Mischievous (“a girl who loves to talk and laugh”), Nesmeyana (“a girl who is difficult to make laugh”)

Nicknames with the seme "kind". Kindness is a character trait that from time immemorial has been considered a sign of a person who is good in all respects ( good fellow, good people, good father, etc.).

Nicknames with the seme "evil". Evil, as we know, is the opposite of goodness; it is more multifaceted and many-sided, which is why the nicknames related to evil people significantly more than those united by the word “kind”. The most common nicknames of this type are nicknames that explicitly contain a sign of evil, traditionally associated with representatives of the animal world. These are Boar, Gyurza, Beast, Polkan, Barbos.

Sometimes nicknames explicitly express the attribute that speaks of a person’s “evil” behavior: Shugai (“the one who drives everyone, scares”), Borzoi (“quick to kill”), Thunderstorm (“makes noise, rages, instills fear ").

Nicknames with the meaning “serious”: Muzhik (“that’s what his mother called him when he was only 3 years old, for his unusual thoughtfulness and responsibility; he kept his nickname at school”); Father ("the student was older than everyone else on the course, because he entered college after the army; he had more life experience, and everyone listened to his advice."

Nicknames with the connotation of "frivolity". If a child's frivolity and somewhat easy attitude to life are not considered a deviation from the norm of society, then adults who approach life as lightly as children are condemned as violators way of life. Nicknames given to “frivolous” adults basically contain different characteristics.

The most common, essentially generic, nickname can be considered Lightweight, which undoubtedly contains condemnation for frivolity in everything.

Judging by their nicknames, adults who take life and their responsibility for something or someone lightly deserve special condemnation.

Nicknames with the seme "unhappy". It seems to us that the lexical-semantic group that unites lexemes with the common seme “unhappy” can include words that name such character traits as gloominess, tediousness, and whining. All this constitutes, in our opinion, a kind of opposition to gaiety.

People who are boring are not tolerated well in any group. They can spoil any fun. Nudyak, Demagogue (“the person who likes to talk long and tediously is called”). Burbur is the nickname of a person who not only tediously repeats the same thing, but is also distinguished by slurred diction.

Nicknames with the seme "smart". All recorded nicknames that have the seme “smart” in their family structure refer to the assessment of the level of intelligence. There is a nickname “Wise”, which, in addition to intellectual abilities, undoubtedly also evaluates everyday experience.

Basically, the assessment of the level of intelligence is due to the following associative connections: Associate Professor; Academician.

Nicknames with the seme "stupid". Stupidity as a human character trait is assessed very expressively, associative connections are so diverse that this suggests that this trait human character is more noticed and, naturally, condemned.

Bamboo (“his head is so empty that it rings like dried bamboo”); Idle talker (“a young man who talks all sorts of nonsense that is off topic and out of place”); Cormorant (“fat and stupid; only food on his mind”).

Nicknames with the seme "hardworking". Hard work is a character trait that is highly valued among people.

Bee (“never sits idle”); A hard worker (“likes to work, but there must be some benefit for him”).

Nicknames with the seme "lazy". It would seem that such a character trait as laziness, which causes a just negative attitude towards those people who possess such a trait, should give rise to big number nicknames Mozgach ("a person who thinks every now and then just so as not to work"), Cat ("likes to pamper himself and sleep").

Nicknames with the seme "dexterous". Dexterity, speed, energy always evoke a positive assessment. It’s not for nothing that people say: he’s smart at work.

The nicknames Shnyr, Shilo, and Screw can be classified as familiar, almost traditional. This is what they say about people who are not only dexterous in their work, but also restless: “he can’t sit still without doing anything.”

Nicknames with the seme "slow". Among older people, they called it kopush: Bag, Gradual. If the first nickname is easily guessed in words such as procrastinate, linger, then the second nickname is built on a person’s self-characteristic: “I do not do everything all at once, but gradually.”

Barely (“a girl who does everything slowly: she walks slowly, and speaks slowly, and eats slowly”), Brake (“she is slow in business, takes a long time to make any decision”).

Nicknames with the seme “cunning”: Snake, Fox, Snake, Jew, as well as Little Fox, referring to a female person and, thanks to the diminutive suffix -ENOK, undoubtedly having a positive character.

If cunning borders on deceit, then the corresponding associative connections are selected with such appellatives, in the seme structure of which the seme “cunning” is isolated. Moreover, the choice of these appellatives is related to experience and therefore varies among individuals belonging to different age groups.

Nicknames with the seme "greedy". Greed as a character trait is undoubtedly a negative one.

The nicknames Kurkul and Plyushkin can be classified as traditional; the latter has several variations. The surname of Gogol's character from " Dead souls" has turned from a proper name into a common noun.

Nicknames with the seme "arrogant". Ease of use is appreciated in any age environment. Arrogant people are ridiculed. Appellatives with which nicknames are associated refer to thematic groups"card game" or " noble titles". For example, King, Ace; Count, Baron. Probably in folk experience in connection with these appellatives, the consciousness of the presence of something important was deposited, and important can be in a certain context synonymous with the word arrogant.

Nicknames with the theme "boastful". People call boasters Khvost, Shchukar, God (“he says that he can do everything, that he is omnipotent, like God”). Among young people, this is Gin (“he says that he can make any wishes come true if you just make them for someone”).

Nicknames based on behavior, habits, favorite words, different cases or life events.

The nicknames of this group are divided into 10 subgroups:

. Nicknames based on the manner of conversation.

The communication aspect is to ensure that the communication ring remains closed. It is known that if any interference occurs, it may open and the dialogue will not take place.

Such features of the manner of conducting a conversation include the volume of the voice. Nicknames that characterize people with an excessively loud voice include Rupor (“a man speaks very loudly, drowning out the interlocutor”), Tryndychikha (“a voice like a character from a cartoon”). These nicknames were recorded in the older age group.

Among young people, the volume of the voice is associated with shouting: Shout, Kri-kri. Both nicknames are given to girls with very loud voices, so loud that even in the background loud music, loud laughter, which is typical of the youth environment in general, they seem to be a scream.

Various types of speech defects also make communication difficult, sometimes so much so that the interlocutor completely ceases to understand the person with whom he is talking. In the Russian tradition, someone who speaks incomprehensibly is called dumb. Mute ("a woman has such a speech impediment that it is difficult to understand her when she speaks"). Burr, Zaika are nicknames for people who burr and stutter, both nicknames referring to males and common among older people. They also own the nicknames Syusyulevy, aka Syusya (“a man lisps while talking”).

Those who like to talk without allowing the interlocutor to get a word in are given nicknames of a traditional nature: Balabon, Govorun, Balabolka.

Nicknames based on walking style. The manner of walking and gait can also give rise to nicknames. Especially a large number of nicknames account for the visual assessment of walking style. These include Bear (“clubfooted, hence the swaying gait, like a bear”); Penguin (“waddles around”). There is essentially no need to explain these nicknames, since the associations underlying them are associated with the gait characteristics of representatives of the animal world.

More expressive are the nicknames Winged (“walks with his arms spread apart, as if he has wings, not arms”); Fashionable (“walks with his chest out, as if showing off his figure”).

. Nicknames based on behavior.

Natural human behavior, adequate to a certain situation, is that behavior that meets the standard. Any non-standard behavior is noticed and assessed accordingly. Fufel is the name of a person who behaves unnaturally, “pretentiously.” Among young people he receives the nickname Pai (“a young man who is afraid of everything, derived from Pai girl”).

Unnatural, according to the creators of nicknames, is a female creature that behaves like a man. Schoolchildren call the girl "Boy" because "she behaves like a boy."

. Nicknames based on favorite words.

For example, La-la (“a woman constantly repeats the phrase “don’t la-la” in response to her colleagues’ complaints); Fathers (“a woman says things so often and doesn’t notice it herself”); Che (“repeats every word”), Mamanya (“at all breaks he ran along the corridor and shouted: “Mommy!”); Aunt (“always and in everything refers to some aunt: “But aunt…”).

. Nicknames based on favorite activities.

Nicknames can also be given based on someone’s favorite pastime. They are divided into two large groups, one of which contains those that express a positive attitude, and the second includes nicknames containing disapproval and sometimes ridicule of the one to whom these nicknames were given.

For example, Yashin (“plays football well, like Yashin”), Schumacher (“in the way he drives on the roads”), Tsoi (“sings well”).

. Nicknames given by favorite type of clothing.

Preference for a particular type of clothing is striking and can also serve as a specific distinctive feature person.

For example, Adidas (“the guy preferably wore clothes of this brand”); Popodya (“a girl who wears floor-length dresses and skirts”); Cabbage (“the guy earned this nickname for wearing many layers”).

. Nicknames given for your favorite food.

Basically, these are nicknames that came from families and were picked up by relatives, acquaintances, and friends. Almost all of them are consonant with the appellatives: Cutlet, Sausage. Sometimes it's common name Slastena ("the boy really loves everything tasty and sweet"). Lovers of certain foods, speaking with delight about their favorite dishes, use diminutive forms, which are preserved at the level of nicknames: Soup, Kashka.

. Nicknames based on favorite songs and films.

Nicknames of this type are repetitions of the names of songs and films. For example, Zhanna (a song about a flight attendant named Zhanna), Student (“when approaching girls, the young man always sang the song “Student” by the group “Hands Up”). Young man nicknamed Titanic for their love for this film.

. Nicknames given for a dream.

Dreams can come true, or they can remain so. But they can also become nicknames that have both positive and negative connotations: Mechanic (“a young man dreamed of becoming a mechanic since childhood, and he became one”).

Unfulfilled dreams bring great sadness, and the reminder of them, reflected in nicknames, hurts very much. Marusya (“the woman had two sons, she really wanted to have a daughter, but a son was born, and the neighbors began to call him Marusya”); Karina (“the woman wanted a daughter, came up with her name - Karina, but the son was born and was named Nikolai, and the neighbors jokingly call her Karina”).

Nicknames given for some incidents or events in a person’s life. This type of nickname is quite common and multifaceted, based on those events or incidents in someone’s life that are remembered for a long time and serve as distinctive features that distinguish a person from a number of others like him.

How Small child pronounced some words, both relatives and friends remember, hence the very innocuous nicknames that return a person to childhood: Kleka (“this is how he pronounced the word “godmother” in childhood”); Dyukha (“this is how he pronounced his name Andryukha”); Lyalyoka (“ this is how he pronounced his name Valerka"); Mekhenya ("I said mekhenya, instead I am small"); Khaev ("this is how he pronounced the word cows in childhood: "Baba, they are driving hayev"); Lipochka (“in childhood, instead of handkerchiefs, he said Velcro”).

Also, for example, Duda (“the young man, out of excitement, said duda instead”); Rama ("wrote in primary school instead of his name Roma Rama").

Thus, nicknames that go back to some events or incidents in someone’s life are given either by turning an appellative into a nickname, or by finding various kinds of associations. This is observed at the level of different age groups.