Hi All, In the case of my husbands gr grandmother the Omah, Oma and Omie was just a nickname for Naomi. By the way, she was born, raised, married and died in Kentucky. At least I know how she came by her nicknames but how did they get Polly for Mary?!! Charlotte Lucas Dolores Samons Harvell wrote: > > Oma is German for grand mother; Opa, German for grand father. good > luck dolores > > Dewayne Treat wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > Ok, who is the "Name" expert??? I have found a great great grandma who > > is listed as "Naoma" in one census year and "Oma" in another. Anyone > > know what ethnic group this name would come from?? Is it German or > > Dutch??? Thanks!!! > > Dewayne Treat