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in reply to a message by Cleveland Kent Evans
It's rather funny because, if I recall my facts correctly, everyone here is helping divine the source quite a good deal.
I distinctly remember reading that Samantha is an American creation, as Cleveland states. Formed to create a pleasing sounding name, it sources both Samuel and the -anthe names Pavlos mentioned. Further, I remember it was most common among African-American slaves and grew in popularity whence. (I had always thought it an American slave invention, but Cleveland's research clearly disputes that.)
I distinctly remember reading that Samantha is an American creation, as Cleveland states. Formed to create a pleasing sounding name, it sources both Samuel and the -anthe names Pavlos mentioned. Further, I remember it was most common among African-American slaves and grew in popularity whence. (I had always thought it an American slave invention, but Cleveland's research clearly disputes that.)
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