Is Gottlen. short for godmother? I cannot confirm this, on the web or even in my Cassell's. This is in a 1662 record. Thanks. best, Paul

Paul, same response as my previous mail. Göttel (Gettel) is indeed godmother. The ending (en) might be a dative or genitive plural. Etienne > Message du 01/09/11 14:24 > De : [email protected] > A : [email protected] -> Objet : [A-L] Gottlen. > > Is Gottlen. short for godmother? > > I cannot confirm this, on the web or even in my Cassell's. > > This is in a 1662 record. > > Thanks. > > best, > Paul