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in reply to a message by Mika
In the current form "Annatje", a Dutch nickname for Anna, this is equivalent to "Annie" in English. Spelling forms change over time, but this is most likely the same name.
I'm sure Mr. Pre-Nup was only being helpful when he implied the women in your family were named "Anatole".
I'm sure Mr. Pre-Nup was only being helpful when he implied the women in your family were named "Anatole".
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I agree that your Dutch explanation is more plausible. However it let me point out that "Anatole" became a man's name in the west by some French misunderstanding. Both East (Anatole) and West (Dyse) are of feminine gender in mah neck of da woods.
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And the French are very good at misunderstandings, ne c'est pas? Up in my daddy's back 40 (eastern Scotland) we had something similar. Until about 1820, both Christian and Nicholas were considered wimmen's names exclusively.
Oh course, if the residual BabyNuke lot we have left have their way, every name on earth will be used for females within the next few decades (and misspelt to boot). Then ALL of us guys will have to get our names from Norwegian kids' books.
Oh course, if the residual BabyNuke lot we have left have their way, every name on earth will be used for females within the next few decades (and misspelt to boot). Then ALL of us guys will have to get our names from Norwegian kids' books.
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