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Question: During the 1800's, was the name Sallie a nickname for Sarah!?
I vaguely remember reading somewhere that girls named Sarah were often called Sallie instead!. Can anyone confirm this!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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This article lists common nicknames for ancestors and shows nicknames for Sarah as:

Sadie, Sally, Sallie

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Yes!. I've got one on the line who lived 1803 to 1843, and documents refer to her by both names!.

I was concerned at first, but soon realized what the game was regarding this name!. It's legit!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It seems that way!. I've found several relatives named Sarah that were called Sallie by their families!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I had a great grandmother named Sarah and she was called Sallie!. She was born in the 1850s!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Absolutely!.!.!. probably one of the most common nicknames!.Www@QuestionHome@Com