What is Sadie short for?

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

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Does Sadie always mean Sarah?+

Not always. Sadie most often stands for Sarah, but it also appears for Sara. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.

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