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