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[Facts] Re: Why are so many biblical names rarely used in continental Europe, unlike English-speaking countries?

by Nienna (Nienna9)

3/24/2025, 8:58 AM

in reply to a message by WilhelmReichelt

I live in Italy and my experience has been that biblical names are popular, but in their Latinized/Italian forms, so Johnathan becomes Giovanni, etc.

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Why are so many biblical names rarely used in continental Europe, unlike English-speaking countries? · WilhelmReichelt · 3/24/2025, 1:11 AM

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•Re: Why are so many biblical names rarely used in continental Europe, unlike English-speaking countries? · tibby · 3/27/2025, 10:45 AM

•Re: Why are so many biblical names rarely used in continental Europe, unlike English-speaking countries? · Nienna · 3/24/2025, 8:58 AM

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•Re: Why are so many biblical names rarely used in continental Europe, unlike English-speaking countries? · Mar · 3/24/2025, 3:44 AM

•Re: Why are so many biblical names rarely used in continental Europe, unlike English-speaking countries? · WilhelmReichelt · 3/24/2025, 4:22 PM

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