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Can someone tell me if Fanny is a short version of
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MrsMooMoo | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:06 |
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I'm sure you have been asked this before. I have a relative called Fanny Elgar, just wondering whether she may be known under another name! |
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°o.OOº°‘¨Claire in Wales¨‘°ºOO.o° | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:08 |
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Sometimes Ann's are called Fanny |
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MargaretM | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:12 |
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It's usually short for Frances. |
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MrsMooMoo | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:16 |
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Many thanks ! |
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MargaretM | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:20 |
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By the way, what's Sally short for? My friend Sally is actually Lucille. |
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ErikaH | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:21 |
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Sally used to be a diminutive of Sarah.........also was - and is - a name in its own right. |
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MargaretM | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:23 |
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And what's Reggie short for? Is it Reginald or Regina? |
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ErikaH | Report | 24 Nov 2007 20:41 |
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Both........... |
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MargaretM | Report | 24 Nov 2007 21:42 |
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Well, I tried. He/she didn't fall for it! |
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