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Unusual first names

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Do I remember seeing on here a post or list of unusual first names-many Biblical in origin?
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try this site

http://www.biblical-baby-names.com/

i stick it in the links as well as with the really unusall ones it poss to trace family members more easily
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Thanks Peter
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Re: Unusual first names

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My ancestors in this area have an unusual collection of forenames which include
Kerenhappuch
Kezia,
Tryphena,
Cephus,
Perlina
Obedience etc

Can anyone enlighten me about why these unusual biblical names seem to be so prevalent in the Black Country?

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Re: Unusual first names

Post by Judoroy »

Hi
Many of the unusual first names appear because they are the latin version of the English name latin was both the spoken and written word in a lot of churches.

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Indigogirl wrote:My ancestors in this area have an unusual collection of forenames which include
Kerenhappuch
Kezia,
Tryphena,
Cephus,
Perlina
Obedience etc

Can anyone enlighten me about why these unusual biblical names seem to be so prevalent in the Black Country?

Thanks
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Re: Unusual first names

Post by Margarett »

Let's face it, it should make them much easier to find than John, Mary, Thomas and Elizabeth!!
My most unusual is Neri Eades.
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Re: Unusual first names

Post by Aussie_Brit »

I have a "Mauve" and a "Usable Kellogg" hmmm sounds like a packet of cornflakes! LOL
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Re: Unusual first names

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There were some great ones on Rootsweb list a while back
like "unwanted Jones"....I will try and find the post.... :?
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