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Do people really name their child "Max"? Or is it some kind of a nickname?

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Rebecca

Yes, "Max" is a fairly common name. Sometimes, it is a nickname short for a name like "Maximus", "Maxwell", "Maximilian", or "Maxim", however, "Max" can be a full name in itself and does not have to be short for a longer name.

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