What is Margie short for?

In old records, Margie is usually short for Margaret. It can also stand for Marjorie and Marguerite. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1900s. The Margie-to-Margaret jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.

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Does Margie always mean Margaret?+

Not always. Margie most often stands for Margaret, but it also appears for Marjorie and Marguerite. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.

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