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in reply to a message by Ness123
I was me who removed the name, because I could not find evidence of use – you should give the information in the notes. Being on the list of Philippine typhoons is enough evidence to restore the name (I'll do it soon).
Unfortunately I doubt the etymology, and I am afraid that this is another Philippine name inspired by Nazi Germany (Hermann Göring), Hitler and Himmler are well-attested Philippine given names, unfortunately.
--elbowin
Unfortunately I doubt the etymology, and I am afraid that this is another Philippine name inspired by Nazi Germany (Hermann Göring), Hitler and Himmler are well-attested Philippine given names, unfortunately.
--elbowin
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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
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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Thank you so much! I was not aware of the name inspired by Nazi Germany, I simply thought it was a coincidence. Thank you for re-instating regardless, & I will be sure to use the note section in the future!
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