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Vallentin
by The LP (arrowhead909)
10/5/2008, 6:11 PM
This was the name used by one of my family patriarchs, born in the early 1700's in Katzenbach, present-day Germany (in the southwestern region). I've been considering using it, but it's a strange spelling to me and I was wondering if it was legit. Is it an old spelling? A misspelling?If it's not legit, I'll consider Valentin instead. I don't want people thinking I just don't know how to spell._________________________Hansome
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- 78faba   +1
10/6/2008, 4:54 AM
Is it a surname or a name?
Because " Vallentin" with two ll's is a surname in Germany so some times ago there was the name "Vallentin". It's your decision.
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- The LP (arrowhead909)
10/6/2008, 1:29 PM
It's a first name that my family has traditionally translated as "Valentine". We think it was his Confirmation name.
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