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Carter | Report | 12 Jul 2006 11:40 |
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i wonder if anyone can tell me what the name nancy is short for or is it a name in its own right. i am looking for the marriage of james ainscough to a nancy ? circa 1855 in either the leigh/wigan lancashire area or in durham ? thanks linda x x |
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Kris | Report | 12 Jul 2006 11:42 |
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In my family the name Annice was shortened to Nancy |
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Dizzy Lizzy 205090 | Report | 12 Jul 2006 11:48 |
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As far as I know Nancy is a variant of Ann. Liz |
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Mark | Report | 12 Jul 2006 11:58 |
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Found this: The meaning of Nancy Origin: English Meaning: Favor; grace. Variant of Ann or Anne: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century. Origin: French Meaning: Variant of Anne: favor; grace. Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Grace. Also found evidence that it is a variant of Agnes. Mark |
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Caroline | Report | 12 Jul 2006 11:58 |
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Nancy is short for Ann or can be a name in its own right, could also be short for Hannah. Caroline |
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Snowdrops in Bloom | Report | 12 Jul 2006 12:02 |
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Linda I have Nancy in my tree who at varying times throughout the census changed from Nancy to Ann to Annie to Agnes to Nanny and probably another few I haven't found out about yet!! Snowdrops |
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