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name nancy ?

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SallyF

SallyF Report 9 Apr 2008 09:16

I always thought my Grandma's name was Nancy but her real name was Annie. She was born in Ireland.

Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 9 Apr 2008 08:43

My grandmothers name was Annie but she was known as Nancy.

Margaret

Thistledown

Thistledown Report 9 Apr 2008 00:08




I have a sister Ann and we call her Nancy, guess what she is Irish.

Chica in the sun ☼

Chica in the sun ☼ Report 8 Apr 2008 23:39

My mother was Nancy but she was baptised Annie.

Carter

Carter Report 8 Apr 2008 10:33

spot on there reg how did you guess ?
linda x x

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 8 Apr 2008 10:32

Yes, particularly where there is any Irish connection.........

Carter

Carter Report 8 Apr 2008 10:23

thanks linda the same is happening with me it is so confusing isnt it
thanks again
linda x

Linda in the Midlands

Linda in the Midlands Report 8 Apr 2008 10:05

I have come across that in my tree, My Nancy switches between Nancy and Ann quite a lot

Carter

Carter Report 8 Apr 2008 09:56

i know nancy can be a name in its own right but could it also be used for the name Ann ??
thanks linda x