Each of the following nicknames changes to another word if you add either "If" "and" or "but" to it. I will give you clues for each. So-get off your Ifs, Ands and Butts!
(I will verify the answers much later)
1.Cher. (One Word (One who "cuts down" on meat))
2.Vera. (One Word (Porch))
3.Des. (One Word (First Appearances))
4.Pa. (One Word (Himalayan Denizen))
5.Molly. (One Word (To soothe))
6.Ted. (One Word (emulated a ram))
7.Sal. (One Word (Beachwear))
8.Spex. (One Word (material))
9.Cy. (One Word (Yum Yum))
10.Cody. (One Word (Systemize))