Talk:Doddie Weir

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
The name of the foundation is "My Name'5 Doddie Foundation". The 5 represents the number on his rugby jersey, one of two allocated to locks, the other being 4.--Megaton Sheriff (talk) 18:23, 8 November 2018 (UTC)


 * Correct, see: https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ Billsmith60 (talk) 21:59, 26 November 2022 (UTC)

Name as per WP:Nickname
Hello, this article demonstrates the complexity, and inconsistency, of Wikipedia.

One established editor and administrator ('Bagumba') – restored my removal of "Doddie" to the first line, citing WP:Nickname (correctly, as it appears IMHO).

Subsequently, experienced user 'Jkaharper' removed it, again citing the same procedure...

Can it be sorted out, please? Billsmith60 (talk) 18:08, 28 November 2022 (UTC)
 * The relevant text at MOS:NICKNAME is whether this is a common English-language hypocorism (diminutive or abbreviation) used in lieu of a given name My background led me to believe it wasnt, hence my edit, but I've come to realize it might be common in Scottish English, at least.—Bagumba (talk) 18:35, 28 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Hi all. Apologies for the reverts. It just looked sloppy. I’ve amended the page. If anyone is still dissatisfied let me know. Thanks. --Jkaharper (talk) 20:33, 28 November 2022 (UTC)
 * @Jkaharper: Repeating his surname is discouraged per the guideline: Nicknames should not be re-presented with additional name parts unless necessary for usage clarity...Avoid: Earl Strickland, nicknamed "Earl the Pearl" Strickland If Doddie is not considered a common nickname, the format George Wilson "Doddie" Weir is standard. Namely, ...it is usually presented between double quotation marks following the last given name or initial.—Bagumba (talk) 00:05, 29 November 2022 (UTC)


 * Thank you both Billsmith60 (talk) 22:52, 28 November 2022 (UTC)