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does anyone know

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Samian590

Samian590 Report 27 May 2006 21:26

Hi does anyone know if Hy is a name or a shortened version of another name. sam

Perranmaid

Perranmaid Report 27 May 2006 21:28

could it be Henry or Harry possibly?

Merry

Merry Report 27 May 2006 21:28

It's a ''Victorian'' abreviation for Henry! Merry

Pippa

Pippa Report 27 May 2006 21:28

Henry I would think. It is in my tree.

Samian590

Samian590 Report 27 May 2006 21:30

many thanks..thought so but just double checking sam