Is Noll short for anything?

Yes. Noll is a nickname in most old records, and it usually points to Oliver. No other formal name claims it in the records we track. Expect it in British records, mostly 1500s-1700s. A record that says Noll and a record that says Oliver can easily be the same person, so search both names before you rule anyone out.

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Is Noll a nickname?+

In old records, almost always - it stands for Oliver. Treat it as a pointer to a formal name until the documents prove otherwise.

Is Noll a real name on its own?+

It mostly rode on Oliver in the eras we track (1500s-1700s). If your ancestor's papers only ever say Noll, record it as written and keep Oliver as a candidate.

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