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in reply to a message by Anneza
Meic Stephens in "Welsh Names for your Children: A Complete Guide" Lists Bet, Beti, Bethan, Betsan, Betsi and Bessi all as diminutive forms of Elisabeth.
I believe I read once in "Welsh Surnames" by T.J Morgan and Prys Morgan that the deminutive -an was a common Welsh ending for 'standard' nicknames such as Meg - Megan.
I believe I read once in "Welsh Surnames" by T.J Morgan and Prys Morgan that the deminutive -an was a common Welsh ending for 'standard' nicknames such as Meg - Megan.
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So it is a variant! Thank you so much - I rather thought it had to be, but you never know.
All the best
All the best
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