Genealogy Chat

Does anyone know if Polly is short for anything? Thank you for helping in advance.

I've seen Polly used for Mary in my tree. Though it may be a shortened version of another name. Gem:)))

POLLY Gender: Female Meaning: Bitter Origin: Latin Variation of the name MOLLY, which comes from Mary. Often used as a nickname for Paula and is considered a name on its own. This is on names site Deborah

Depending on what you are looking for I got very confused with my Polly. On the cesus she was Mary after she married. On her marriage certificate she was Mary. I found her in the census with her parents as Polly thought fair enough nickname. I ordered 2 certs - came back incorrect. It turned out that she was born Polly and obviously wanted to sound more mature when she married! Pippa

Why M = P I have no idea, but there are several examples: Mary - Molly - Polly Margaret - Meggy - Peggy Martha/Matilda - Matty - Patty There were so many Pollys in my father's family (all Mary Elizabeths) that they had to have additional nicknames: Big Aunty Polly, Little Aunty Polly, Aunt Polly out Stubbington.....

I agree with Mary Ann - my great grandmother's name & she was known as Polly Sam

I have a gt gt aunt who was known as Aunt Polly Em. Her name was Emily and apparently she kept a parrot! Sometimes I think it is a remarkable achievement that we find any of our ancestors. nell

Polly is used for Mary Ann.... remember the Ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols - well she was more commonly know as Polly Nichols. Chloe

what about pollyanna?

Thank You for your help i have something to go on now

Yes, my grandmother's 'Polly' was Mary Elizabeth too. Liz

In my family Polly was short for Pauline.

Mary Ann on my tree as well Josie