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Christian Name Abbreviations....

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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy

McAnne's Gahan-Crazy Report 19 Aug 2004 22:20

Does anyone have a book of names?? I'm wondering if the name BERTHA could derive from any other name...ie. like Betty from Elizabeth and the like...........Thanks.

Bren from Oldham

Bren from Oldham Report 19 Aug 2004 22:24

No I think Bertha is a name in its own right Bren

Ian

Ian Report 19 Aug 2004 22:26

Anne Think it is a name in its own right - means bright, beautiful and believe of German origin. Ian

McAnne's Gahan-Crazy

McAnne's Gahan-Crazy Report 19 Aug 2004 22:30

Thank you folks - I can continue my search with more certainty now. Cheers :)