Across The World, Cultures Have Different Customs For Naming Children
Sometimes, a name can be a clue into the culture a person comes from, but how a person’s full name is constructed can be another piece of the puzzle. In the US, our parents often choose our first name, our surname is passed down from our fathers, and we may or may not have a middle name. In other parts of the world, there are formulas to decide how and if to incorporate names from each side of your family.
