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[Opinions] Re: How do you feel about not-so-obvious nicknames?

by Ismene (Madyson)

2/16/2011, 3:31 PM

I think the 'n' for Anne/Nan and Elizabeth/Nell traditionally comes from a shortening of the endearment "mine Anne" and "mine Elizabeth - mine Elle" ....same would go for Eleanor/Nell

Also, Poppy shortens Penelope is the same sort of manner that Romy shortens Rosemary

This message was edited 2/16/2011, 3:33 PM

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