Giving a nickname

Question

Is there a prohibition against giving one's friend a name or nickname that he is not embarrassed by?

Answer

Dear ...!
The prohibition is only when one gives his friend a nickname that is meant to insult him.

Source

Tractate Bava Metzia, 58b

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