We've found this naming convention both fun and confusing...in our early years, when we met someone with the same last name as another friend, we would ask if they were related; at some point, we realized there is a narrow range of last names and all of our friends were Andre, Duarte, João or Ana, Maria, Sonia...so we need to use first and last names to differentiate and even then...well, you get the drift!
Nancy, As you know I follow pro cycling and it's amazing how similar the names of Portuguese riders are. In fact there's a Rui Costa who was world champ, also a famous Rui Costa who is a soccer player and another who's a politician. Also there's a bunch of Almeida's who race pro. I just assumed they might have been family or something.
Thanks Nancy - interesting post. 'Learn something new every day' . Hope you two are well -enjoy the journey. Take care.
We've found this naming convention both fun and confusing...in our early years, when we met someone with the same last name as another friend, we would ask if they were related; at some point, we realized there is a narrow range of last names and all of our friends were Andre, Duarte, João or Ana, Maria, Sonia...so we need to use first and last names to differentiate and even then...well, you get the drift!
Thanks, Nancy. An interesting, eye-opening article. I appreciate that you buttress your opinion(s) with research and state your sources! Reprintable?
I kinda like that they're actually looking out for the kids and how they'll be treated among their peers. Thanks for sharing!
so interesting. first ran into the double last names in cuba. and wondered why all the recommendations for re agents and tour guides had same names!
Nancy, As you know I follow pro cycling and it's amazing how similar the names of Portuguese riders are. In fact there's a Rui Costa who was world champ, also a famous Rui Costa who is a soccer player and another who's a politician. Also there's a bunch of Almeida's who race pro. I just assumed they might have been family or something.
My head hurts😳😁😁😁😁😁
Interesting, Thank you Nancy. The locals call me Mrs Deborah ?