Comments on: A Tale In The Sting

By: jackdeighton

jackdeighton — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:52:04 +0000

Thanks for commenting Sarah.

I was just making a point about modern spelling of forenames; abominations like Kristofer and Shivon.
I must say, though, I grew up with Jackie as the spelling of the diminutive of Jacqueline. It was used both for girls called Jacqueline and for boys named Jack (or John) as a sort of nickname; as in Jackie Stewart (whose given name was John.)
I don’t recall seeing “Jacqui” until relatively recently. I still think it’s an ill usage.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:43 +0000

I agree with you generally, but do have argue the point about spelling her name. To me, Jacqui is the common diminutive of Jacqueline (I know several women who use this form). Jackie is a Scottish (racing driver) man’s name.

(Here via Scottish Roundup)

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A bad spell for Gordon Brown – Scottish Roundup — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:31:40 +0000

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By: Jim Steel

Jim Steel — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:17:56 +0000

Sadly, I agree with you. Things like this make you think that the death of newspapers may not be entirely bad.