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Was 'Nell' a nickname for Ellen in the 1800's?

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Emma

Emma Report 27 Jan 2005 09:53

Hi Susan, Got this from one of the baby name meaning sites: Meaning and origin of Hass Gender: Male Ethnic Origin: Teutonic Meaning: Strong advisor. Emma x

Rosemary

Rosemary Report 27 Jan 2005 09:45

I have an Eleanor in my tree, she was known as Nell

Sue

Sue Report 26 Jan 2005 23:53

Thanks everyone! At least I can make the connections now. Don't know why I didn't think of JFK though - doh! Am puzzled by the Hass, the Census has Hass.... before surname, suppose a birth certificate may show more, not a cheap way to find out though is it! Thanks again to everyone for your help, I hope it helps other as well. Sue

Wendy

Wendy Report 26 Jan 2005 23:25

Nellie was also a name in itself. I have a Nellie Hannah and a Nellie Lorraine on birth certs. Nellie Lorraine is still alive aged 86 and has always been known as Nell. Jack is, I believe, always a diminutive of John. My father John William has always been Jack.

Unknown

Unknown Report 26 Jan 2005 21:24

Nell is used as a diminutive for Helen, Ellen and Eleanor. Jack is very commonly used for John - famous example Jack Kennedy (aka JFK). nell

Christine

Christine Report 26 Jan 2005 21:12

Can also be a shortened form of Helen

Heather

Heather Report 26 Jan 2005 21:10

Yes, Nell and Jack are still used as nicknames for Ellen and John. Dont know what Hass means though! Possibly a second name I would have thought, perhaps his mums family name.

McAnne's Gahan-Crazy

McAnne's Gahan-Crazy Report 26 Jan 2005 21:09

My Nan was Ellen - born 1902, and she was always called Nell, if that helps?? Anne

Sue

Sue Report 26 Jan 2005 21:08

I have a ' Nell ' in my tree, would Nell be a nickname for Ellen. Also 'Jack' a nickname for John? Can anyone tell me what 'Hass' means after a given name on a Census?