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I hate nns as "names in their own right" because I feel the meaning of the name has been distorted by not using the original (or, in the case of names borrowed from other languages, like Elizabeth from Elisheva, the traditional version). That's why I'd never name a boy Jack, Id name him John with Jack as the nn. I'd never name a boy Tom instead of Thomas because Tom doesn't encompass the original meaning - something's lacking! Having said that, all on your list do seem to have been taken as names in their own right. Unfortunately!