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It's a tradition to use family surnames as first names.

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Here are a few articles:
https://www.southernliving.com/southern-name-history-traditions-7504575

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https://www.behindthename.com/bb/fact/34944

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Southern name traditions are unique.

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My SIL is Mary Renee, she goes by Renee. Her daughter is Mary Miranda, she goes by Miranda nn Mira.

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My SIL's family also has a Laura (pronounced like Lah-ra) tradition

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Laura had Laura Nathana
Followed by
Laura Lucille
Laura Jean
Laura Caroline
Laura Claire

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All went/go by their middle names.

This message was edited 3/2/2024, 7:41 AM