What is Madge short for?
In old records, Madge is usually short for Margaret. It can also stand for Marjorie and Magdalene. You will find it in British and American records, chiefly 1600s-1900s. The Madge-to-Margaret jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Madge always mean Margaret?+
Not always. Madge most often stands for Margaret, but it also appears for Marjorie and Magdalene. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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