What is Clarrie short for?

In old records, Clarrie is usually short for Clarence. It can also stand for Clara, Clarice, and Clarissa. You will find it in British and American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Clarrie-to-Clarence jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.

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Does Clarrie always mean Clarence?+

Not always. Clarrie most often stands for Clarence, but it also appears for Clara, Clarice, and Clarissa. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.

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