Is Cordy short for anything?

Yes. Cordy is a nickname in most old records, and it usually points to Cordelia. No other formal name claims it in the records we track. Expect it in American records, mostly 1800s-1900s. A record that says Cordy and a record that says Cordelia can easily be the same person, so search both names before you rule anyone out.

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Is Cordy a nickname?+

In old records, almost always - it stands for Cordelia. Treat it as a pointer to a formal name until the documents prove otherwise.

Is Cordy a real name on its own?+

It mostly rode on Cordelia in the eras we track (1800s-1900s). If your ancestor's papers only ever say Cordy, record it as written and keep Cordelia as a candidate.

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