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IS IDA SHORT FOR ANYTHING?

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Rachel

Rachel Report 8 Mar 2005 21:24

My GGrandmother was Ida Lucy - not short for anything.

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 8 Mar 2005 21:23

Thanks, Christine. Ros

Unknown

Unknown Report 8 Mar 2005 21:23

It's a name in its own right, I believe. nell

dahani

dahani Report 8 Mar 2005 21:18

I have a past relative sometimes she's shown as Ida, sometimes Ada. I don't know if that helps. Regards Jill

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 8 Mar 2005 21:18

I`ve got a rellie called IDA JOAN and wondered if it was her real name. Rosalyn

Carol

Carol Report 8 Mar 2005 21:16

Hi Roslyn I had an Auntie Ida and as far as I know it wasn't short for anything. Carol

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 8 Mar 2005 21:09

Does anyone know what IDA is short for if anything? Thanks,Rosalyn