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!
-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))