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nicknames/variations of names
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chezzy | Report | 12 Jan 2005 05:47 |
hi does anyone know if Nellie was short for anything?? tried tracking down nellie king b.haslingden afta nov 1906 checked over a three yr period and cant find her...just wondered if it was short for anything??before i carry on looking.thanks. |
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Mags | Report | 12 Jan 2005 06:05 |
Helen? - we used to call my niece Nell. Magsxx |
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Deb Vancouver (18665) | Report | 12 Jan 2005 06:09 |
I have a Nellie in my tree - her real name was Ellen. Deb |
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TonyOz | Report | 12 Jan 2005 06:58 |
Try this Cherie. It gives a good variation on Forenames and Surnames. http://www(.)behindthename(.)com/ Cheers. Tony Oz |
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PennyDainty | Report | 12 Jan 2005 08:43 |
Usually Helen or Ellen Christine |
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Ramblin Rose | Report | 12 Jan 2005 08:45 |
I thought tht Nellie was short for Gwendoline-Rose |
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Clare | Report | 12 Jan 2005 09:55 |
my mother in law is known as nellie,short for ellen or helen |
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Heather | Report | 12 Jan 2005 10:05 |
Or Eleanor? Heather |
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The Mad House | Report | 12 Jan 2005 10:05 |
i gat called jo & jodie |
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chezzy | Report | 12 Jan 2005 10:31 |
tahnks everyone |
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PinkDiana | Report | 12 Jan 2005 11:16 |
Cherie, i'm glad you asked that as I have 2 Nell's and haven't a clue what their real name is!! Anyone know if Queenie is a real name or short for anything! |
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Pat | Report | 12 Jan 2005 11:25 |
My Great Aunt Nell's real name is ELIZABETH!!! She is in her 90's now and nobody has ever called her Elizabeth. Pat x |