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CJ
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What is Polly short for? COMPLETED WITH THANKS
« on: Thursday 14 September 06 21:39 UTC (UK) »

Self explanatory really!  What name is Polly linked to?

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Re: What is Polly short for?
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 14 September 06 21:40 UTC (UK) »

I had two Great Aunt Pollys. They were both baptised Mary.

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Re: What is Polly short for?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 14 September 06 21:41 UTC (UK) »

I'd agree with Gadget - it is supposed to be a pet form of Mary.

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Re: What is Polly short for?
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 14 September 06 21:41 UTC (UK) »

Many thanks

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Re: What is Polly short for? COMPLETED WITH THANKS
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 14 September 06 21:50 UTC (UK) »

My Gran's sister was called Polly too. She was really Mary Ellen.
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