What is Dolly short for?
In old records, Dolly is usually short for Dorothy. It can also stand for Dorothea. You will find it in American and British records, chiefly 1700s-1900s. The Dolly-to-Dorothy jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Dolly always mean Dorothy?+
Not always. Dolly most often stands for Dorothy, but it also appears for Dorothea. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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