In a message dated 11/6/00 8:07:53 AM, jdwatson@erols.com writes: << Does anyone know if "Polly" was a common nickname for Mary and if "Jenny" was a common nickname for Jane. >> Polly was a common nickname for Mary. Can't figure that one out. Molly was another one. Somewhere on the net there is a site of old nicknames. Does anyone have that URL? If not I'll try to chase it down. Best, Cuz Sandi