Most of the names have a religious connection, i.e. there is a Saint by that name. After all the Maria's and Giuseppe's are legion. But many are associated with other aspects of Catholicism like Pasqulae = Easter, Rosario = rosary, Angelo = angel, etc. "James Carlini" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected] > I had an uncle named Pasquale but he was called "Paddy." Pasquale translates > to something like Pasca having to do with Easter. > > > "Freddie the Crook Finder" <[email protected]> wrote in > message news:[email protected] > > On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 18:19:08 GMT, MCD <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > >My father, born Pasquale DiVecchia, used the name Patsy > > >when he came over. I don't think the translation works > > >as cleanly as say, Giovanni to John. You may find > > >several variations. > > > > I've known several men who were named Pasquale. All of them became Pat > > or Patsy in their new homes in America. > > > > Freddie. > >