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I know that French soldiers often took/were given a new name, 'nom de guerre', and that these later became established surnames. I also know that Swedish soldiers were given new names in a similar way (describing personality or physical characteristics) and that these are now surnames as well.

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I wonder if this, to give noms de guerre, has ever been practice in English-speaking countries. I would also like to know if there are other countries where noms de guerre have been used and where they are now established last names.

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Thanks

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Computer says no