Old naming practices in the South

[hotchpot.livejournal.com]

I'm researching my genealogy and have been corresponding with a family member who sent me the following information. Apparently, in the 1700-early 1900s in the Southern United states, there was a standard naming system. It went like this:

First son: named after his paternal grandfather.
Second son: named after his maternal grandfather, often sticking on the mother's maiden name as a middle name.
Third son: named after the father's oldest brother
Fourth son: named after the father.

First daughter: named after the mother
Second daughter: named after her maternal grandmother
Third daughter: named after her paternal grandmother.

So, here's a fun thing: according to this guide, what would your children be named?

My names:

First son: Stephen John Verdier
Second son: Daniel Froehlich Verdier
Third Son: My husband has no brothers!
Fourth Son: James Martin Verdier

First daughter: Catherine Verdier
Second daughter: Rosemary Verdier
Third daughter: Donna Verdier

I like them all except Donna!

Comments

[bookbird.livejournal.com]

I had the same reaction about Meteor. They sold it last fall and the new place already on the market again.

If you want a Burger, I recommend Caroline's on Duval. Alonzo's, at the Mallory Square end of Duval, has the best happy hour food specials--half-priced drinks and appetizers (best steamed shrimp). Half shell raw bar, also in that area, is also very good. My favorite place for a sit-down dinner is El Meson de Pepe (Cuban) right off Mallory Square. Breakfasts, I'd say Blue Heaven in Bahama Village. Conch Repub. Seafood's jerk chicken tenders are the best. Jack Flat's (on Duval) is also good for appetizers and lunches. Origami (in Duval Square, near the 800 block) is the best sushi, IMO.

[hotchpot.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info! I'm writing this down.

[bookbird.livejournal.com]

No problem! Sorry for the crazy capitalization; I'm on my BlackBerry.