Talk:Egg

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RFV discussion: December 2015–April 2017[edit]

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A male given name. I seem to recall there was a guy called Egg in This Life (1990s sitcom thing) but I assumed it was a nickname. (Update: it was short for Edgar.) Equinox 09:10, 24 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Short for Egbert ? Leasnam (talk) 05:12, 25 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Equinox, Leasnam: I see sufficient citations at google books:"Egg said" to demonstrate that males goes by this name. One of the cites makes it clear that it's short for Edward, but the others seem to be ambiguous. What do you think we should do to the entry? —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 19:38, 24 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I think we should mention that it is also a surname (Thomas Egg, Joanne Egg, Rudolph Egg, et al.); and just mention that Egg as a forename (given) name can be a shortened version of Edward, and Egbert if that be the case Leasnam (talk) 19:51, 24 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]
RFV failed as a given name. If it is a diminutive, that info should be added as on Ed, Susie. Use {{diminutive of}} if you want to.__Gamren (talk) 11:52, 6 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]