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I really like Bessie--I think of Bessie Smith, who was a fabulous, fabulous singer. I like it as a nn for Bess, which I prefer on its own. I'm not very fond of Elizabeth (and I can't stand Elisabeth), but I like a lot of its short forms.
Bessie Marian or Bess Marian "Bessie" as a tribute-y name (Bessie Smith, Marian Anderson) would be really awesome, I think. :)
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Bessie Marian or Bess Marian "Bessie" as a tribute-y name (Bessie Smith, Marian Anderson) would be really awesome, I think. :)
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This message was edited 12/21/2006, 8:05 PM
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My great-grandmother was named Bessie (not short for anything). Her full name was Bessie Corina. I like the Corina part, but I don't like Bess and Bessie enough to use either one. I think that they would be great for someone else's child though.
It's actually not unusual for people in my family to be given "nicknames" as first names. My grandmother is named Josie Ellia (not Josephine) and two of her sisters were named Elsie and Rosie (Rosie passed away, but Elsie is still living). Her other siblings have longer names.
It's actually not unusual for people in my family to be given "nicknames" as first names. My grandmother is named Josie Ellia (not Josephine) and two of her sisters were named Elsie and Rosie (Rosie passed away, but Elsie is still living). Her other siblings have longer names.
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