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One further complication is the use of the same name for both males and females. Giles is one example, with Giley and Jiley (as well as several other derivatives) being nicknames for both sexes. Another example is the given name Florence. In this case, nicknames sometimes make it easier to distinguish between the male (Flo, Florrie/Florry and Flurry) and the female (Flo, Flora, and Flossie). | One further complication is the use of the same name for both males and females. Giles is one example, with Giley and Jiley (as well as several other derivatives) being nicknames for both sexes. Another example is the given name Florence. In this case, nicknames sometimes make it easier to distinguish between the male (Flo, Florrie/Florry and Flurry) and the female (Flo, Flora, and Flossie). | ||
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*de Breffny, Brian. '''Guide on Irish Christian Names and their English equivalents.''' Article Christian Names in Ireland found for years 1670-1850. The Irish Ancestor, Vol.1 No. 1, pages 34-40 (Family History Library SLC Call number 941.5 B2i), also [http://www.worldcat.org/title/the-irish-ancestor WorldCat] | *de Breffny, Brian. '''Guide on Irish Christian Names and their English equivalents.''' Article Christian Names in Ireland found for years 1670-1850. The Irish Ancestor, Vol.1 No. 1, pages 34-40 (Family History Library SLC Call number 941.5 B2i), also [http://www.worldcat.org/title/the-irish-ancestor WorldCat] | ||
*Coghlan, Ronan. ''Irish First Names''. Belfast, Ireland: Appletree Press, 1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|620549|title-id|disp=book 941.5 D4cri}}.) | *Coghlan, Ronan. ''Irish First Names''. Belfast, Ireland: Appletree Press, 1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|620549|title-id|disp=book 941.5 D4cri}}.) | ||