What is Randy short for?

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

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