Posts in October 7, 2022

The oldest male child was always named for the father’s father. This seems to have been the “naming law” in many cultures according to various “naming patterns” one sees posted in various online genealogy groups and forums. Don’t misunderstand. Children were often named for relatives and some ethnic groups practiced such traditions. But do not assume that the second son is always named for the mother’s father or any of the other “rules” that are sometimes quoted. There are always exceptions even in families with a strong sense of tradition and their heritage. Children are named for baptismal sponsors in some cases and not for a specific relative based on birth order. A certain relative may be disliked so vehemently that parents refuse to use the name for […]