I got the short name Pook when I was born. Due to it was nickname of Miss Universe , Apasara Hongsakula.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apasra_HongsakulaMany Thai girls were born in that period , given name Pook , me too....

I seemed not like this name because there were 2-3 Pook in same classroom such as Kindergarten , high school and University. mm... And someone called her/his dog that Pook/Pookie.
The singer Pookie was very famous with song Sha la la ....
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1697300/singer-pookie-arrested-for-drug-traffickingI worked in an office in Bangkok with foreigners. They also called me Pook.
But I became a tour guide working with foreigners and Thai people. So Pook was too short and misunderstood. Then I used Pookie , easy to remember and call.
Fortunately , Miss Thailand 2010 has nickname Pook Look.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fonthip_WatcharatrakulThen someone likes to call me as Pookie , Pukluk , Pukpik , Kii , Kiki.... No problem , It's me
