Originally posted by ChessPraxisChessprada
I usually just shorten the nickname. Sometimes I add a "y"at the end to denote friendliness and familiarity.
shortcircuit=Shorty
widget=Widgey
caissad4=Cassie
Often I'll use initials.
greenpawn34=GP
SwissGambit=SG
Some I call names that shouldn't be used in mixed company.