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    1. [IRL-CAVAN] Irish naming patterns
    2. Reiley Dennis S
    3. Hello, The following is what I have, but remember naming patterns do not mean they were always used and also that once started events may have caused the pattern to have been broken. Irish Naming Patterns for Children: The 1st son was usually named after the father's father The 2nd son was usually named after the mother's father The 3rd son was usually named after the father The 4th son was usually named after the father's eldest brother The 5th son was usually named after the mother's eldest brother The 1st daughter was usually named after the mother's mother The 2nd daughter was usually named after the father's mother The 3rd daughter was usually named after the mother The 4th daughter was usually named after the mother's eldest sister The 5th daughter was usually named after the father's eldest sister Best wishes, Dennis

    03/24/2004 10:45:32