What is Val short for?
In old records, Val is usually short for Valentine. It can also stand for Valerie, Valentina, and Valeria. You will find it in American and British records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Val-to-Valentine jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Val always mean Valentine?+
Not always. Val most often stands for Valentine, but it also appears for Valerie, Valentina, and Valeria. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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