If our pals can keep our innermost secrets and cheer us up when we're depressed, they deserve a memorable moniker. Your friends will always be there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on, no matter what nicknames we call them. If you don't like a particular nickname someone has given you, then you have the right to tell them why it isn't appropriate. Calling your best friend by a nickname is an easy way to show him or her how much you care. Using a nickname teaches your friend that you are aware of his or her personality and thus can use a nickname that fits properly. For example, if your buddy is a talker, then you could call him or her "Speaker" or "Rabbi" - objects that usually get attention when they talk. On the other hand, if your friend is more of a listener, then you could call him or her "Listener" or "Roommate". Some people may think it's weird to call their best friend by a nickname. However, those people aren't necessarily close with their friends. Some friends may even enjoy being called by a nickname. It's up to you and your friend to decide whether or not he or she wants to be called by a nickname.