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