SUFFIXES -IE AND -Y IN MODIFYING COMMON FIRST NAMES

The use of suffixes in the English language shows various functions, and one them is endearment that happens especially common first names or way addresses other people. This study aims to analyze suffix –ie -y show endearment, possible words also indicate endearment. a qualitative uses document analysis. main data came from list as seen Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary 7th edition. Some additional are included, which not listed dictionary. An observation was done find adjectives-turn-nouns modified using -ie causes their category change. research result most nicknames usually come either syllable name second third syllable, then those create nicknames.