Some nicknames are just a shortened form of a person's name such as Alex, is just the shortened version of Alexander. However, there are some nicknames that do not seem to releate to the given name.
In Germany, Fritz is a nickname of Frederich, while the English use Jonty as the pet form of Jonathan.
Here are some nicknames you would have found in American during the 1700s-1800s
Male
| Nickname | Proper Name |
|---|---|
| Augie | August |
| Dirch | Derrick |
| Dob | Robert |
| Hiley | Hiram |
| Kit | Christopher |
| Ned | Edward/Edwin |
| Sandy | Alexander |
Female
| Nickname | Proper Name |
|---|---|
| Biddy | Bridget |
| Callie | Caroline |
| Dolly | Dorothy |
| Gussie | Augusta |
| Hetty | Mehitabel |
| Lollie | Charlotte |
| Mamie | Mary |
| Mate | Mary |
| Mimi | Mary |
| Mollie | Martha/Mary |
| Nell | Helen |
| Polly | Mary |
| Sally | Sarah |
