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What is Nessie short for.....this is driving me ma

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Jill

Jill Report 25 Apr 2005 18:24

I have a relative showing up on the 1901 census as Nessie Hutchison. All the other childrens names seem to be have been shortened. Apart from Vanessa what could it be short for??? Jill I have found my Nessie and she was Agnes after all. Thanks for all the suggestions. Jill

Marie

Marie Report 25 Apr 2005 18:27

I have a nessie in my lot and found out that her name was ELIZABETH... my friend had one turned out to be agnes, so hope this help,s .... lol lol

Sheila

Sheila Report 25 Apr 2005 18:30

I would say Agnes and the nearer you get to Scotland the more likely this is.

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Apr 2005 18:32

That makes sense if you recall that Agnes is pronounced Ann-yez in Scotland. I think it could be a name in its own right too. nell

Jill

Jill Report 25 Apr 2005 18:41

Thanks all for the replies. Sheila and Marie, she was born in Scotland so that might explain it. I am scottish myself and am horrified that I didnt know this - at least I have learned something today. Jill :)

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 25 Apr 2005 18:43

I just looked on freebmd for Nessie, with surname* and there were several listed on the marriages. I have some with Bessie as a proper given name, so why not Nessie too.

eline

eline Report 26 Apr 2005 06:06

i KNOW A LADY CALLED 'NESTA'