Dear Jewish Genners,

Can anyone tell me if the name Gussie for a woman is a nickname, or the
origins of the name?

I am having a hard time locating Gussie CHEIFETZ, The second wife of my
GGF, and I am wondering if it is because this is not her given name, but a
nickname.

Thanks in advance,
B Miller
Bklyn, New York
CHEIFETZ, KOREN, STRUMPF, PAINE