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Is MAY a nickname?
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Peter | Report | 22 Jul 2003 11:22 |
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Does anyone have any thoughts about the name MAY? I know it can be a standalone name but could it possibly be either a nickname or an abbreviation?? Peter |
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Kathleen | Report | 22 Jul 2003 12:32 |
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Peter I know a couple of May's who were really Mary. Now off to bed!!! Kathleen |
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susie manterfield(high wycombe) | Report | 22 Jul 2003 12:46 |
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peter my nan was called annie may.this was bacause she was born in the month of may her sister was ivy june,being born in june hope that helps.haha sue |
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Gary | Report | 22 Jul 2003 13:41 |
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Could be used as a short version of Mabel. Gary |
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Diane | Report | 22 Jul 2003 14:17 |
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My mum was called May. Some folks called her Kay, Mavis, Mary (much to her disMAY) I have also heard that Amaryllis was sometimes shortened to May. regards Di |
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Vera | Report | 22 Jul 2003 22:48 |
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I would agree with Kathleen that May is a variant of MARY. Ref. 'First name Variants' by Alan Bardsley Vera Manchester LAN |
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Peter | Report | 23 Jul 2003 06:55 |
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Thanks a heap, all and using what you have said as a guide I have immediately found the lady in question - MARY!! Your help has been greatly appreciated. Peter |
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