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Were Bryan/Bernard interchangable in Ireland in the 1800's
« on: Tuesday 30 July 13 10:38 BST (UK) »
l found a Barnard, on a civil marriage record, but when I went to the place he lived, in the 1901 Census, I only find a Bryan.

Does anyone know if these two names were interchangeable, at that time?

Thanks,
Colleen

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Re: Were Bryan/Bernard interchangable in Ireland in the 1800's
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 30 July 13 10:48 BST (UK) »
Hello Colleen,

Yes, we have one in our family, baptised as Bernard but known as Brian in census. I would imagine that Barnard is the same as Bernard in your example.
I have a friend Bernard but when we address him in Irish, it is Brian - pronounced Bree-an.

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Re: Were Bryan/Bernard interchangable in Ireland in the 1800's
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 30 July 13 11:01 BST (UK) »
I have two Bernard/Bryan combos caused a lot of confusion at first,both Westmeath area.

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Re: Were Bryan/Bernard interchangable in Ireland in the 1800's
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 30 July 13 23:30 BST (UK) »
Thanks.

I  guess I was confused  because they really don't seem  at all similar.

I've seen the name, in my family, as Barnared, Bernard and Barney,  but never Bryan  our Brian.

I  think this might help clear up some things.

Thanks Again.
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