This is a list of fandom shorthand used by collectors.
- AA: African-American, Asian-American
- AG: American Girl
- AGB&B American Girl Boutique and Bistro
- AGP: American Girl Place
- AG(o)T (#): American Girl Doll (of) Today (Reference Number)
- BB: Bitty Baby, Bitty Bear
- BT: Bitty Twins
- CYO: Create Your Own
- GoML: Girls of Many Lands
- GotY: Girl(s) of the Year
- HH: Hopscotch Hill
- JLY: Just Like You
- JLY (#): Just Like You (Reference Number)
- My AG or MAG (#): My American Girl (Reference Number)
- Not!Doll's Name: A nickname for Truly Me dolls that resemble retired Girls of the Year.
- PC: Pleasant Company
- PM: Pre-Mattel
- PwP: Purchase With Purchase
- TM: Truly Me
- WW: WellieWishers