Aroostook County Genealogical Society

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Common 17th-19th century nicknames

  • Abigail… Nabby, Abbie, Abby
  • Anne… Nancy
  • Catherine… Kate, Katy
  • Elizabeth… Betty, Betsey
  • Experience… Peddy
  • Martha… Patty
  • Mary… Molly, Polly
  • Sarah… Sally
  • Temperance… Tempy