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What is this name short for?

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Ann

Ann Report 29 May 2006 02:04

isnt Jasper an old name?????

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 29 May 2006 00:28

My James was born in 1826 and is listed on one census as Jas.

Raven

Raven Report 28 May 2006 23:42

It's probably James. My dad was a James but signed himself Jas. Anne

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 May 2006 22:50

Jason sounds modern, but it was the name of an ancient Greek hero, as in Jason and the Argonauts. nell

Eleanor

Eleanor Report 28 May 2006 22:49

Thank you!! i didnt think jason sounded very 1800's 0)

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 May 2006 22:41

Jas is James Jos is Joseph Chas is Charles Thos is Thomas

Jack

Jack Report 28 May 2006 22:40

James

Eleanor

Eleanor Report 28 May 2006 22:39

Like elizabeth is shortened to eliz and william wm....what is jas short for? Thanks!