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Re: Old West Female Names with Masculine Nicknames
Mattie as a nickname for Matilda (rather than Maddy for Madeleine) was pretty common then, so maybe Matt? I've also come across Paddy and Patty/Pat for... Martha, I believe it is?? Very strange, but would be period appropriate.Sal for Sarah (via Sally).

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