Listers - in our research, a lot of girls named Mary become Polly, and Elizabeths become Elizas, or Betsys. There were also nicknames like Nellies for Eleanors, Nancy for Annes, and Megs or Peggys for Margarets. Of course, in the 19th and 20th century people also named and are still naming their children nicknames instead of the more formal root name like Jack instead of John, or Meg instead of Margaret. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html