What is Morrie short for?

In old records, Morrie is usually short for Maurice. It can also stand for Morris, Mortimer, and Morton. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Morrie-to-Maurice jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.

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