Could someone tell me if this naming tradition is accurate for Germans in the 17 and 1800's? If not could you tell me what was the general rule? Also there is the 2nd name. I have a lot of Johann with various 2nd names in the same family. Any info would be appreciated. First daughter - paternal grandmother Second daughter - maternal grandmother Third daughter - mother Fourth daughter - (named for father, wonder if they thought there would never be a boy) First son - paternal grandfather Second son - maternal grandfather Third son - father Barbara Forsey Schildwacther Family Los Angeles

Barbara, there were no strict rules, it could have been family tradition or tradition of an area. The naming can give hints but there were no general rules. Diether, Schwalbach, Hessen, Germany > -----Original Message----- > From: Barbara Forsey [mailto:forsey@socal.rr.com] > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:21 PM > > Could someone tell me if this naming tradition is accurate for Germans > in the 17 and 1800's? If not could you tell me what was the general > rule? Also there is the 2nd name. I have a lot of Johann with various > 2nd names in the same family. Any info would be appreciated. > > First daughter - paternal grandmother > Second daughter - maternal grandmother > Third daughter - mother > Fourth daughter - (named for father, wonder if they thought there would > never be a boy) > > First son - paternal grandfather > Second son - maternal grandfather > Third son - father > > Barbara Forsey > Schildwacther Family > Los Angeles