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Nicknames don`t have to be exactly shortened versions of the name. Have a little leeway. Sally and Bess don`t sound much like Elizabeth and Sarah but they were originally short forms. Harry and Hank are short for Henry too...I could go on. There`s a lot of evolution in nicknames, for example Johan became John which became Hankin which gave Hank, also used for Harry, but which also gave Jankin, in turn Jackin which became Jack. Quite a history. Besides, sometimes parents like a short form but not the "legit" root name. My brother`s name is Roderick but we call him Rory, even though Rory is an independent name and not a derivative of Roderick.

• Greek family names, somewhat confused... - Emma Hermanna  Feb 28 2009, 3:02:14 PM
  • Edited to add more - Marija Luminitsa  Feb 28 2009, 11:16:36 PM
    • Re: Edited to add more - Lumia  Mar 1 2009, 12:55:07 PM
      • Re: Edited to add more - তন্ময় ভট  Mar 1 2009, 1:34:02 PM
        • Re: Edited to add more - Lumia  Mar 1 2009, 2:17:56 PM
    • Re: Edited to add more - তন্ময় ভট  Mar 1 2009, 9:56:52 AM
  • Re: Greek family names, somewhat confused... - Mackadal  Feb 28 2009, 4:18:07 PM
    • I don't recall ever saying that nicknames are always shortened versions. And you didn't really answer my question. nt. - Emma Hermanna  Feb 28 2009, 7:03:12 PM
      • Re: I don't recall ever saying that nicknames are always shortened versions. And you didn't really answer my question. nt. - Mackadal  Feb 28 2009, 7:50:01 PM