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Q&A Character is called by their first initial. How do I write it?

I would write it G, but you could write it Gi or Gee, if you like either of those better. This may be a "matter of opinion" question. In comments, there is a complaint "Gi" could be pronounced wit...

posted 5y ago by Amadeus‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T12:33:38Z (almost 5 years ago)
I would write it G, but you could write it Gi or Gee, if you like either of those better. This may be a "matter of opinion" question.

In comments, there is a complaint "Gi" could be pronounced with a hard G, like "go" with a long "ee" instead of an "oh".

I agree, but the author can explain, the first time "Gi" is used, that it is pronounced like "Gee". (like "Joe" with "ee" instead of "oh").

The reason to use "Gi" and explain it, is to avoid confusion with the exclamation "Gee!" "Gi" IMO looks more like a name, and would be distinguished that way.

As for "Gigi" as a name, I have only heard it pronounced "Gee Gee".

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-07-25T18:58:53Z (over 5 years ago)
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