Duh! Of course you should give your daughter a nickname. The more embarrassing the name, the better it is. It's one of those things dads live to do. DODO's nicknames for his daughters were Critter (Kristin), Lizard (Elizabeth) and Beanhead (Rebecca). Booming out a nickname into the evening stillness is a sure way to create attention throughout the neighborhood and ensure your daughter comes running home immediately simply to shut you up.