What is Addie short for?
In old records, Addie is usually short for Adelaide. It can also stand for Adeline, Adele, and Adaline, and others. You will find it in American and British records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Addie-to-Adelaide jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Addie always mean Adelaide?+
Not always. Addie most often stands for Adelaide, but it also appears for Adeline, Adele, and Adaline. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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