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Name given to a girl as a joke (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sally

This clue is a triple definition!

'name' is the first definition.

'given' acts as a link.

'to a girl' is the second definition.
(girl's name)

'as' acts as a link.

'a joke' is the third definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for sally that I've seen before include "excursion" , "Rush out suddenly" , "Witty riposte" , "one in 3 the 12 30 [DROP the DEAD DONKEY]" , "Retort - Gracie Fields song" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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