Hi All, My name is Christiane Macaulay and my first name was given me because my mother is German. Christiane said by any English speaking person will always, then be spelt as Christiana because in Germany they pronounce their e's as a's and visa versa. The name Christiane was very well used in Germany as a name as on my German side I have found 9 Grandmothers dating from the 1700 & 1800's, direct line and married in to the family with that name. Suggesting to me it was very common in that area of Germany at least. Hoping this will help! As for my Macaulay line, I'm not yet totally sure yet which part of the Clan I descend from as the trail goes cold for me around 1814 in Peterhead. Best wishes with your quest, Christiane