On 14 Jan 2002 in soc.genealogy.misc, Charlene Charette wrote: > mark@kinweb.org wrote: > >> On a related note, is there a database somewhere online that lists name >> abbreviations and variations? > > I don't know about online, but I've seen at least one book on the > subject. http://www.behindthename.com/ - "Behind the Name - the Etymology and History of First Names" -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: makowiec(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com