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Help[Facts] Re: Goring (& Philippine typhoon names)
in reply to a message by elbowin
I think that etymology is just a coincidence.
In the Philippines, diminutives are common and usually formed with the suffixes -ng, -ay and -oy.
For instance:
Paula, Paulina -> Poleng
Guillermo -> Emong
Aurora -> Auring
Jose -> Josing
Josefa (via Pepa) -> Pepay
Butch -> Butchoy
I think Goring comes from Gregorio, as Spanish names aren't rare in the country.
Gregorio -> Gorio -> Goring
Compare Goyong, which comes from the same name but via Goyo.
Lastly, you could check these lists of diminutives.
Ending in -ing: https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/filipino/end/ing
Ending in -ng: https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/filipino/end/ng
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In the Philippines, diminutives are common and usually formed with the suffixes -ng, -ay and -oy.
For instance:
Paula, Paulina -> Poleng
Guillermo -> Emong
Aurora -> Auring
Jose -> Josing
Josefa (via Pepa) -> Pepay
Butch -> Butchoy
I think Goring comes from Gregorio, as Spanish names aren't rare in the country.
Gregorio -> Gorio -> Goring
Compare Goyong, which comes from the same name but via Goyo.
Lastly, you could check these lists of diminutives.
Ending in -ing: https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/filipino/end/ing
Ending in -ng: https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/filipino/end/ng
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
Rate my PNLs: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/215535/145665
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/215535/145666
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