What names can be shortened to

[WinkyWinkola]

Betty? I can't remember what name Betty was traditionally an affectionate shortening for.

[bluebump]

Elisabeth possibly, well I know that's shortened to Betsy but maybe Betty too.

[pippibluestocking]

Elizabeth

[NorktasticNinja]

It is indeed from Elizabeth, but you could also use it as a shortening of the Dutch and German version Liesbeth. I love that name myself, not sure if it would work in an English language context, would people think it was 'cre8ive'? NOt sure.

[dyzzidi]

I know a lady whose name is actually Betty and not short for anything

[differentID]

Beatrice?

[WinkyWinkola]

How is Margaret shortened? Peggy?

[bodiddly]

Bettina?

[moshie]

I know a Betty who's real name is Thelma, don't know if that is the usual shortening ( or adaptation )

[MrsWalton]

Definitly Elizabeth

[Kwani]

Margaret is usually shortened to Maggie

[Wallace]

Margaret can also be shortened to Meg, or even Daisy