Abbreviation Of Names

[alanogden]

In old documents first names are often shortened e.g. Chas for Charles and Geo for George but does anyone know for sure what Jno means?

[alexanderd]

john, although it is hardy a shortened version!

[soapnumpty]

I believe it's John or Jonathan.

[solvitquick]

I always thought it was a brlliant anonymous name for the AB.
D'ya know wot I mean.
SIQ.

[ABerrant]

http://www.freereg.org.uk/howto/realnames.htm

[alanogden]

Thanks ABerrant, that's a useful site which rules out Jonathan!
Alan