Seems know one answer to this HETTIE nickname Ann. I had a similar experience with one of my grandmothers 5 year diaries, aunts with all nicknames... Good luck Cheers Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:01 AM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if anyone knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the particularly family I am interested is called Heather. There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. Thank you Ann