Naming Patterns
This is for Michael Carey Family.
Old Irish Naming Pattern
Sons
1st son was named after the father's father
2nd son was named after the mother's father
3rd son was named after the father
4th son was named after the father's eldest brother
5th son was named after the mother's eldest brother
Daughters
1st daughter was named after the mother's mother
2nd daughter was named after the father's mother
3rd daughter was named after the mother
4th daughter was named after the mother's eldest sister
5th daughter was named after the father's eldest sister |
Irish 1800's
First Daughter was named after the Paternal Grandmother
Second Daughter was named after the Maternal Grandmother
First Son was named after the Paternal Grandfather
Second Son was named after the Maternal Grandfather
Then alternate names using the Grandmother's,
Grandfather's, Mother's, Aunt's, and Uncle's names
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