common pre-1850 nicknames
This came over another list and I am forwarding it with permission
Abigail Abby, Nabby
Caroline Carrie
Elizabeth Eliza, Betty, Betsy
Frances Fanny
Hannah Ann(a)
Harriet Hattie
Joanna Joan, Jane, Jennie
Mary Molly, Polly
Martha Matty, Patty
Mehitable Hitty
Sarah Sally, Sadie (late)
Susanna Susan, Sukey
And here is someone elses version
Mandy for Amanda
Allie for Eileen
Elly for Eileen
Eliza for Elizabeth
Betsy for Elizabeth
Nelly for Ellender
Hattie for Harriet
Jenny for Jacqualine
Ann for Joanna
Kate for Katherine
Kitty for Katherine
Lilly for Lillian
Lucy for Lucinda
Peggy for Margaret
Matty for Martha
Patsy for Martha
Polly for Mary
Molly for Mary
Tildy for Matilda
Milly for Mildred
Nannie for Nancy
Nate for Nathan
Tobe for Obidiah
Tobe for Reuben
Pency for Pennsylvania
Bob for Reuben
Bob for Robert
Sally for Sarah
Sarah for Sarelda
Sucky for Susannah
Lucy for Ursela
Zachary for Zachariah
These are in addition to the ones that are common even today (i.e.: Jim,
Bob, Sue, Bill...). And not to mention "Jr." or "G.W.". Don't
forget your
William Robert that goes by Bob or Susannah Eileen who becomes Ellie! My
personal favorites, which throw a REAL wrench in the works, are "Poss",
"Red", "Mule", & "Sog" (which are from some family
"humor" somewhere)!
Adelia, Delia for Cordelia
Myra for Almira
Jennie for Jane
Hope this helps someone
jackie
I'm not stuck, I'm ancesterally challenged!
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