Discussion HPDH

[Mike Crudele]

No: HPFGUIDX 190786

> --Margaret Dean
> 
> Molly is actually a nickname for Mary, and there have been plenty of
> Queen Marys!
> 
> I don't recall any English kings named Fred(erick) or Ronald, though
> at least, not as a reigning name.  They might have been included in
> the string of given names usually bestowed on a royal scion, however!

Mike:

I never knew Molly could be a nickname for Mary. Interesting!

For Fred, I think the reference was to the several 8th through 10th century kings named Alfred. I should have singled out Ron, I'm pretty sure there were no English kings named Ronald. And right now I can't recall any kings named Percival (Percy) either; can someone shed light on that one?