Behind the Name: Message: "how'd this shortform come about?"

Subject:	how'd this shortform come about?
Author:	bob (guest, 61.6.139.101)
Date:	September 12, 2002 at 1:15:54 AM

why is it that a shortform for Robert is Bob? there're lots of other shortforms for it, like Rob, Robby, and Bert?????? and why is William's shortform Bill? they're lots of other shortforms for it too. do any of you know why?
Robert aka Bob

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how'd this shortform come about? - bob Sep 12 2002, 1:15:54 AM
- Re: how'd this shortform come about? - Anneza Sep 12 2002, 2:54:00 AM
  - shows how new I am to this site! thanx - bob Sep 13 2002, 5:47:52 AM

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