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