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10.10pm
14 December 2009
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That name has always vaguely irritated me. Who thought this name up anyways? It was just the music press, wasn't it, and not Paul himself or one of his friends, surely? Does anybody ever actually address Paul in such a manner, or is he only referred to as such in print? Is it meant to be complimentary or disdainful in tone? And how is it pronounced – "MACca" like cracker or "macCA" like the bird?
10.13pm
19 September 2010
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The British music press coined the phrase, certainly complimentary in nature. He wouldn't be referred to in person as such (since his knighting), and is pronounced Ma-Cca. Although I certainly don't share the irritation, it can be overused.
10.19pm
16 February 2011
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That name always make me think of the Scottish ( hence, that's the reason I originally thought that Paul is Scottish)
10.27pm
23 January 2011
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His friends called him Macca, too, as is evidenced by the Anthology recording of "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," when John asks, "Macca, you ready?" (or something like that). I like the nickname…it's better than Paulie.
10.30pm
19 September 2010
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10.44pm
4 December 2010
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I like Macca. Fun little nickname. My question is whether he legally changed his name to Paul or is he still James Paul McCartney?
If I ever met Paul, I would just flail uncontrollably and hyperventilate. I wouldn't even be able to say Paul, Macca, or Sir Awesome.
11.08pm
16 February 2011
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kedame said:
His friends called him Macca, too, as is evidenced by the Anthology recording of "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," when John asks, "Macca, you ready?" (or something like that). I like the nickname…it's better than Paulie.
I love Paulie. It's such a cute nick name. I don't know if he liked it though
11.18pm
9 June 2010
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I think Macca is the coolest nickname ever. It's easier to insert into things than "Paulie."
Example: Macca and Cheese instead of Mac and Cheese. (Or Macca-roni, if you like saying "macaroni.")
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2.22am
19 September 2010
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PennyLane said:
I like Macca. Fun little nickname. My question is whether he legally changed his name to Paul or is he still James Paul McCartney?
Still Sir James Paul McCartney (GET IT RIGHT!! Jees!).
3.11am
4 December 2010
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mr. Sun king coming together said:
PennyLane said:
I like Macca. Fun little nickname. My question is whether he legally changed his name to Paul or is he still James Paul McCartney?
Still Sir James Paul McCartney (GET IT RIGHT!! Jees!).
Well excusssseeeeee me 
3.25am
25 November 2010
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Von Bontee said:
That name has always vaguely irritated me. Who thought this name up anyways? It was just the music press, wasn't it, and not Paul himself or one of his friends, surely? Does anybody ever actually address Paul in such a manner, or is he only referred to as such in print? Is it meant to be complimentary or disdainful in tone? And how is it pronounced – "MACca" like cracker or "macCA" like the bird?
I heard it might have been some hold-over from the early days when they gave each other nicknames (Macca, Hazza, and apparently, Lennie.) I think it's just something that was done as a form of affection. The one thing I never understood was the "Hazza" one. I've heard British people named Sharon and Barry get nicknamed "Shazzer" or "Shaz" and "Baz," but I just don't know why.
3.54pm
14 December 2009
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kedame said:
His friends called him Macca, too, as is evidenced by the Anthology recording of "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," when John asks, "Macca, you ready?" (or something like that).
Really? Cool, I missed that!
I guess if people actually address him that way, then I guess I've got no good reason to be irritated anymore. (But that's never stopped me before - I always need to be irritated about something! "Grr, people calling him "Macca" in print like they're BFFs!")
8.57pm
4 December 2010
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StarWisher said:
Von Bontee said:
That name has always vaguely irritated me. Who thought this name up anyways? It was just the music press, wasn't it, and not Paul himself or one of his friends, surely? Does anybody ever actually address Paul in such a manner, or is he only referred to as such in print? Is it meant to be complimentary or disdainful in tone? And how is it pronounced – "MACca" like cracker or "macCA" like the bird?
I heard it might have been some hold-over from the early days when they gave each other nicknames (Macca, Hazza, and apparently, Lennie.) I think it's just something that was done as a form of affection. The one thing I never understood was the "Hazza" one. I've heard British people named Sharon and Barry get nicknamed "Shazzer" or "Shaz" and "Baz," but I just don't know why.
It just is. Harry- "Haz" or "Hazza" (with Harry itself often being short for Harrison or a nickname for Henry). Darren or Daryl- Daz or Dazza. I can't think of any more, but they are there.
Oh, of course- Paul "Gazza" Gascogine, though that's a bit different. Gazza is now a common nickname for people called Gary, and similarly, Wazza for Wayne (Rooney).
Done a bit of Googling and found this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O….._%22-er%22 – seems the Australians stole our best method of coinage and applied it to names. I'd always taken it for granted.
5.02pm
10 April 2011
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PennyLane said:
I like Macca. Fun little nickname. My question is whether he legally changed his name to Paul or is he still James Paul McCartney?
If I ever met Paul, I would just flail uncontrollably and hyperventilate. I wouldn't even be able to say Paul, Macca, or Sir Awesome.
I'd do that too. 
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