Old nicknames for Agnes
Nicknames for Agnes include Aggie and Nessie, but two surprise almost everyone: Nancy, which usually points to Ann but also served for Agnes, and Senga - simply Agnes spelled backwards, a Scottish trick. If a Scottish or Irish ancestor flips between Agnes and Nancy in the records, they may well be one person.
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Aggie was among the most common, but Agnes has 5 recorded short forms - the right one depends on the era, region and family.
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