Help choose a nickname for "Mary Ellen"

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Registered: 12-19-2004
Help choose a nickname for "Mary Ellen"
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Tue, 08-16-2005 - 11:36am
Will name our daughter "Mary Ellen" after my grandmother, but will call her either "Molly" (form of Mary) or "Ellie" (short for Ellen). We like both names, but would like your opinion on which is a more logical nickname. I'm not sure how many people know about the tradition of calling Marys "Molly." Thought this would be a good way to find out. If you think both are logical, which do you like better? Thanks for your help!
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Registered: 11-03-2004
Tue, 08-16-2005 - 11:54am
I would just call her Mary Ellen but if you want a nn, I like Molly.