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