I believe the practice of "prefix" naming is one that is predominantly associated with the Catholic Church, as I have run across it in Catholic lines from Germany and Luxembourg as well as Catholic lines from France and Quebec. In addition to "John", I am aware of "Joseph", "Mary" and "Maria" being used. I've not personally see it for definite where "Anna" is being used as a "prefix" name, but I suppose it is possible. I too have a numerous number of "Anna's" in my Luxembourg line. It also should be noted that the "prefix" name was not always the one dropped. If the individual preferred, they would sometimes go by the "prefix" name rather than the second given name. All the best, Joyce At 05:38 PM 1/24/99 -0600, S. Kazmierski wrote: >>It was common naming practice in Germany to give every son a first >>(religious) name of Johann, which would be interpreted as John in English. >>But each son was given a middle name that they would actually be called. >>Examples, Johann Conrad Mueller, Johann Phillip Mueller, Johann Michael >>Mueller, etc. After emigration, etc., the Johann would be dropped and the >>person known simply as Conrad Mueller or Phillip Mueller or Michael >>Mueller. Many researchers are not aware of this or forget this simple >>fact when searching surname lists. >> >>If a son were named Johannes, however, he would actually be called >>Johannes, which of course is John in English. >> >>For what it's worth. >>Don Hickman > >Is this also true of the name Anna? In my Luxembourg family tree, there seem >to be a lot of Johan's and Jean's (male) and Anna's. Just curious. > >Sharon > >Sharon Kazmierski, Listowner, Latinteach & Latin E-mail Discussion Forums >New on LATINTEACH's Website: Reviews of "Farrago Latina" by Gaylan Dubose >and "The Boor" by Margaret A. Brucia and Madeleine M. Henry. >Join the LATINTEACH WEBRING! Details on the Latinteach Website! >http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/1790/index.html > > > >==== TRIER-ROOTS Mailing List ==== >Greatest Christmas Gift Ever! >Support RootsWeb! Help provide FREE genealogical resources on the >Internet: http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > > >