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Kate | Report | 21 Nov 2006 23:27 |
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Hazel, it was often short for Mary. Kate. |
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Helen | Report | 21 Nov 2006 23:01 |
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Hazel, Minnie could be short for Whilemina (sp?) Helen. |
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Janet in Yorkshire | Report | 21 Nov 2006 22:10 |
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Quite a popular name in it's own right from the 1870's onward. I believe it was the nickname of Queen Alexandra's sister, which may have helped popularise the name. At that time Alexandra was Princess of Wales. Jay |
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Lady Cutie | Report | 21 Nov 2006 21:03 |
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Thank you Tracy. hazel |
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Jeanette | Report | 21 Nov 2006 21:02 |
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can be short for Miriam Jeanette |
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Lady Cutie | Report | 21 Nov 2006 21:01 |
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Thank you Gwyn , i wasn't sure if i was just a nick name hazel |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 21 Nov 2006 21:01 |
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My aunt Minnie was registered with that name in 1901...just like her mum in 1873. Gwyn |
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☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy | Report | 21 Nov 2006 21:01 |
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As far as I can remember, all my Minnies are Minnies. |
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Lady Cutie | Report | 21 Nov 2006 20:56 |
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would the name Minnie be a nick name or a proper name do you think thanks hazel |
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