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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Topic started by: Grothenwell on Thursday 02 August 07 18:38 BST (UK)

Title: Website that gives forenames interchangeability
Post by: Grothenwell on Thursday 02 August 07 18:38 BST (UK)

Hi,

Sorry for the subject heading, but found it difficult to say what I meant!

I have "lost" the wonderful website which gives alternative forenames for other names. For instance Elizabeth would offer Bessie, Beth, Lizzie etc. I think it is Scottish first names but not sure.

Can someone please post the address.

I need to check, I don't think they were, but in the 1830 to 1840's were Elizabeth and Isabel (in Aberdeenshire) ever used as an "interchangeable" name?

Thank you

Title: Re: Website that gives forenames interchangeability
Post by: aghadowey on Thursday 02 August 07 18:47 BST (UK)

Sorry I don't know the website but I think in Scotland Elizabeth & Isabel might have been interchangeable. Also Agnes/Nancy/Ann.

Title: Re: Website that gives forenames interchangeability
Post by: dkmcad on Thursday 02 August 07 19:08 BST (UK)

How about this one, Grothenwell?

http://www.whatsinaname.net/

Dorothy

Title: Re: Website that gives forenames interchangeability
Post by: Grothenwell on Saturday 04 August 07 19:53 BST (UK)

Hi,

That's the one, thank you very much Dorothy, I'll add it to favourites right now.

Aghadowey you are correct the site confirmed it, thank you.

best wishes,

Grothenwell