What is Cassie short for?

In old records, Cassie is usually short for Cassandra. It can also stand for Catherine, Caroline, and Acacia. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Cassie-to-Cassandra jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.

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Does Cassie always mean Cassandra?+

Not always. Cassie most often stands for Cassandra, but it also appears for Catherine, Caroline, and Acacia. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.

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