Jean wrote : >Whilst on the subject of names, can anyone tell me what MAMIE is "short" or an affectionate name for? Mamie is a pet form of Mary along with Molly, Polly, Minnie and May. Mary itself is the British form of the biblical Miriam via the Jewish Mariam and the Catholic Maria. Miriam is also alternated with Marian, Marilyn, Maureen and, in Scotland, Moira. Best Wishes Les