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Hi folks, no time no see.
I would like to let you know that after a 2-year hiatus I got my ass moving this summer and did some updating of my website on the etymology of Greek names, www.etymologica.com
In particular, I overhauled Alpha (A) and uploaded Beta (B), Iota (I), Lamda (Ë), Mi (Ì), and Phi (Ö).
Any comments and suggestions are welcome :-)
I would like to let you know that after a 2-year hiatus I got my ass moving this summer and did some updating of my website on the etymology of Greek names, www.etymologica.com
In particular, I overhauled Alpha (A) and uploaded Beta (B), Iota (I), Lamda (Ë), Mi (Ì), and Phi (Ö).
Any comments and suggestions are welcome :-)
This message was edited 8/21/2010, 2:31 AM
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What does my name mean?
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It's not nice to hijack other people's threads. Post your own.
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On the subject of Greek names, I've been wondering if there is a popularity list for Greece?
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Great website, and a fascinating read! :D
I was surprised to find that some rare / old-fashioned names in usage here in Portugal on that list! Agapito, Alípio, Aristides... it's amazing to think they were all originally Greek.
I don't know if this is your specialty, but what sort of names are popular in Greece right now? Do people stick to Maria or is Nephele actually used in modern days?
I was surprised to find that some rare / old-fashioned names in usage here in Portugal on that list! Agapito, Alípio, Aristides... it's amazing to think they were all originally Greek.
I don't know if this is your specialty, but what sort of names are popular in Greece right now? Do people stick to Maria or is Nephele actually used in modern days?
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Thanks! Its a custom in Greece to give your kids the name of your parents or in-laws. As a result, names such as Maria and George self-replicate, and account for the lion's share. Fortunately, a lot of younger couples are rediscovering older names. I personally used the loophole of giving both my kids two names, one from my parents / in-laws and one my Mrs and I really liked. So we didn't break the hearts of our folks and also gave our kids names we liked too :-)
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