SOPHIA ANN KEY,born around 1811,Rettendon.

[gracol]

Many thanks for your replies.
I have come across family members who have dropped one of their baptised names,but think this is the first where a name has been added to their marriage and death certificates.
Colin

[rosie99]

I have them where they have added middle names.  'Ann' and 'Jane' seem to have been the most common additions.   

[gracol]

Thanks rosie99.
Seems to complicate our searches I suppose.
Presumably in the past you could just add middle names with no formalities,now I believe you have to add by Deed Poll.
Colin

[rosie99]

In the UK you can call yourself what you like without changing names by deed poll as long as it is not to defraud or similar