names

[mbee]

A friend of mine heard recently. that first born sons were usually named after the grandfather and not the father,  Does anyone know if that was always he case back in 1800s and would that apply to the daughters also ie grandmother, cheers

[Billyblue]

If you Google "Celtic naming patterns" you will find various websites explaining the practice.
It usually applied in Ireland and Scotland, not necessarily in other countries.
But you do not indicate which particular country you are concerned with?

Dawn M

[mbee]

Posted this to Galway, Ireland so thought it only showed on that section

[mbee]

Just checked what you suggested Dawn and found the answer I was looking for, many thanks

[Billyblue]

Posted this to Galway, Ireland so thought it only showed on that section

No, as far as I know all posts appear on 'Unread Posts' for everyone, at least until you sign out or lose your internet connection   

Sorry, I missed the Galway bit previously   

Dawn M

[jjtjr]

Sons' Names
First Son Named for paternal grandfather
Second Son Named for maternal grandfather
Third Son Named for father
Fourth Son Named for father's oldest brother
Fifth Son Named for mother's eldest brother
Sixth Son Named for father's second oldest brother

Daughters' Names
First Daughter Named after maternal grandmother
Second Daughter Named after paternal grandmother
Third Daughter Named after mother
Fourth Daughter Named after mother's oldest sister
Fifth Daughter Named after father's eldest sister
Sixth Daughter Named after mother's second oldest sister

Any additional children continue the pattern, following the order of father's and mother's brothers and sisters.

One other common practice was to name a child after a child who had died within the family.

[mbee]

thats great many thanks