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