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klyrs
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Why is "Jack" short for Johnathan?
dagw
on May 15, 2023
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Jonathan -> John/Jan -> Jankin (adding -kin as a diminutive) -> Jack
That is at least the theory I've heard
nobody9999
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Likewise, Why is 'Peggy' short for Margaret?
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