What is Nessie short for?
In old records, Nessie is usually short for Agnes. It can also stand for Vanessa. You will find it in Scottish records, chiefly 1700s-1900s. The Nessie-to-Agnes jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Nessie always mean Agnes?+
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