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Shortened name?

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Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 6 Mar 2006 16:01

Would the name Fanny be a shortened name,and if so short for what? Glen

Heather

Heather Report 6 Mar 2006 16:02

Fanny is often short for Frances Heather

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 6 Mar 2006 16:03

I have thr name Fanny in my tree and it is a name in it's own right. However I think it could also be short for Frances. Kath. x

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 6 Mar 2006 16:05

Just what i was thinking. Thankyou both Glen

Joy

Joy Report 6 Mar 2006 17:03

I have someone in my family registered as Fanny, but Anna on a census. :-) Joy

Louise

Louise Report 6 Mar 2006 17:09

I have Fanny in my tree and I also have a Florence who is referred to as Fanny. Hope that helps.