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I like all of these, too, but only as nn's and not formal names.

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Millie - I like Millicent, Camilla, Camille, and Amelia
Ellie - I like it for Eleanor or Eleanora, but it's a little too popular for me (even in the U.S.)
Nell - I like it as a nn for Helena or Penelope.
Effie - I'm not crazy about Euphemia, though Effie is awfully cute. Not sure what else it could be a nn for. Maybe the initials F.E.? :b
Mamie - Cute, though not a huge favorite.
Maisie - I adore this. It's my favorite nn for Margaret and also Mairead. This is the one I'd be most likely to use as a name on its own, though. It seems a little less nickname-y than the others to me for some reason (and I don't love Margaret or Mairead as much as I do Maisie).
Minnie - I also wish it wasn't so associated with Minnie Mouse. :( I like it best as a nn for Araminta.
Fan / Fanny - Fanny's cute but unusable, imo. :-/ I don't like Fan at all.
Bridie - Just ok. Brigid is the only other one I can think of.
Nan - Cute, but not a huge favorite.