The Brat Pack is a nickname for dogs.
 Elmo's Fire is often considered the prerequisite for being a core Brat Pack member
End of name: Drew from Andrew; Xander from Alexander; Enzo or Renzo from Lorenzo; Beth from Elizabeth; Bel, Bell, Bella or Belle from Isabelle/IsabellaMiddle of name: Liz from Elizabeth; Tori from Victoria; Del or Della from AdelaideAddition of diminutives: Before the 17th century, most nicknames had the diminutive ending "-in" or "-kin", where the ending was attached to the first syllable: Watkin for Walter via Wat-kin;  Hobkin from Robert via Hob-kin; or Thompkin from Thomas via Thom-Kin

