Nicknames are so fun. Most of the time. Why call someone by their full name, when you can make up something that's quick, short and communicates that you care about them?

Now, there are different types of nicknames—some good, some not, some unique, some definitely not. Take a look and see which category your nicknames fall under:

1. The shortened full name nickname

This type of nickname is a classic—just cop off the last part of the name and walah. You can even add the chopped prefix a second time to add more sentiment and cutsieness.

2. The gangsta nickname

Your homies probably call you by this nickname, becuase if your mom ever called you "Cracka Ass Noodle," that might be a problem.

3. The nickname that's actually longer than your real name

This one makes no sense—but you roll with it anyways. It causes people to stop and look at you, and you can look them in the eye and own it.

4. The noun nickname

This nickname may or may not make sense. Maybe there's a reason that person is calling you *insert noun*, but maybe they just like that noun a lot.

4. The different language nickname

Calabaza, Madre, Suegro. Bombasse, Maman, Chiot. Auto, Kumpel, Bruder. Why not call your mom "mom" in a different language? It's ... sort of ... creative, right?

5. The backstory nickname

Sometimes the nickname is a good one, but let's be honest here. Most of the time backstory nicknames are awkward, embarrassing or just plain stupid.

7. The sickening couple nickname

Please, oh please, the public is pleading—use this nickname in private only. We do not want to hear how much you love your apple-dumpling-pumpkin-squash-bunny-teddybear-boo-bear-hugs-and-kisses significant other.

Nicknames tell others a lot about ourselves—and the people who gave them to us. Want to feel closer to someone? Give them a nickname. Want to make fun of someone? (Please don't) give them a nickname. Names say a lot, but sometimes nicknames say even more.