dragons in the flower bed Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I really enjoyed all the pretty old names on the grandmother's thread. Are our grandfather's names as interesting? Ignatz, who came to the country with the identity of his deceased fellow pacifist-conspirator Nicolai, and lived under that name the rest of his life . . . and then Thomas whose name was changed to Raymond by his foster parents, Peter, and Anthony who was named after Antonio a generation or two up. Maybe it's because all of my uncles and boy cousins and my own sons carry these names, but they just don't seem as interesting as the girl names in the grandmothers thread. How bout yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I really enjoyed all the pretty old names on the grandmother's thread. Are our grandfather's names as interesting? Ignatz, who came to the country with the identity of his deceased fellow pacifist-conspirator Nicolai, and lived under that name the rest of his life . . . and then Thomas whose name was changed to Raymond by his foster parents, Peter, and Anthony who was named after Antonio a generation or two up. Maybe it's because all of my uncles and boy cousins and my own sons carry these names, but they just don't seem as interesting as the girl names in the grandmothers thread. How bout yours? Lawrence (Larry), Elert, Ellsworth (Ells), Arthur (Art), Neil, Lorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna in the boonies Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfathers were Harold and Virgil (Virgil always went by Ray, his middle name). My great-grandfathers were William, Thomas, Ezekiel, and Scogin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 grandpa -Bobby and Charles great grandpa - Frank and Clyde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm not sure of my great-grandfathers' names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Papas- Evan Matthew and Victor Eugene (went by Gene) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 This is fun! My grandfathers were named Delphin and Bartolo - both Spanish. Well, they were born in PR but the names are Spanish! My husband's grandfathers were named Grover and Hans - both German. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 grandfathers-Richard and William Francis greats- Walter Irving, Cecilio Salvador, William Francis Sr, and Owen Hampton I love Owen. It is in the running for a name for baby #3. -If and when... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5webblets Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 were Robert and William...not fancy, but nice! Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Grandfathers: Hiram (people called him Harm, which is funny, because he was the nicest, most gentle man I ever knew) and Marion. Great grandfathers were James, George and Thomas. My dad didn't know his paternal grandfather; his own father was an orphan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Paul and Edson My great grandfather's names were George and Charles and Henry and Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfather's name was Loren Hezekiah, but as a child he was nicknamed Happy and he went by Hap as an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Trygve ....he shortened to Trigg when he came to the United States. His middle name was Hjolmar. He was from Mandal, Norway. He immigrated just before the Nazis arrived. The real Nazis, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Barney. And Harold Douglas, who didn't like Harold Douglas and so called himself Bob! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra314 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfather on my mother's side was named John (his wife was Sarah). My grandfather on my Dad's side was named Leopold. Great Grandfather (Dad's side) was William. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Mine were G-dads': Walter Jr. and Kenneth, gg-dads': Walter, Floyd, James and Penn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anthony and Bernard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Walter and Carl. My dad's name was Raymond Russell. DH's dad was Melvin Wesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockermom Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Robert Gideon & John Lloyd (I just noticed their middle names sound like last names...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ralph and Willard :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm named for my maternal grandfather. His name was Dale Evans (no kidding!). What was really funny, and shows the different generations, was that, growing up he was always teased, "You have a girl's name". I was always teased, "You have a boy's name". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfathers were Frank and Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfathers were Leo and Charles. Cannot recall great-grandfathers names. I think one was Henry, one was Walter, and no clue on the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melhouse Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfathers are: James Clarence and Lamar Clarence. My daddy is Lamar Clarence, Jr., so we named my dd, Claire after him (the g-fathers, too, I suppose, but mostly Daddy:). My greats: James Presley, James William, Jefferson Andrew, and John Thomas. Pretty standard for Scots-Irish settlers. I did have one great who was named Isham. However, it was pronounced Isom. Also, I had a great grandfather who was named Lacy. He was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg. Names fascinate me. Thanks for the threads! Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Salvatore, Bernard Francis, and Anthony Salvatore (I have an extra. Long story.) Great grandpas (that I know) were John Salvatore and Melvin Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfathers were Leo and Charles. Cannot recall great-grandfathers names. I think one was Henry, one was Walter, and no clue on the other two. My 4yo is Leo Henry :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfathers were Frank and Laszlo. My favorite great uncle was Maxi. Greats were Ignasz, Zachariah, Pal and ???. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My father: Kenneth Dale; fil James Wilson. My grandfathers were Rufus Gilbert and Chester Monroe. My older son is named for James' grandfather: Knox Alexander. Only great-grandfather I knew growing up was Merely Erwin. I love looking through old family names, too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ben and William. my mom's step-dad was Norman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Charles Edwin (Ed), and Gussie Storius (biologically) or Grady (don't know his middle) (legally). My greats are .... hmm ... Charles Edwin (yes, a pattern ;-), Elliot Columbus, Robert Hill and Hillery Hubert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My 4yo is Leo Henry :001_smile: Cute! Granddaddy Leo was Thomas Leo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 William Franklin (Frank), Charles Nathanial Lois Harrison (great-grandfather), Ralph (was an great-uncle but more like a grandpa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 nt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 my grandfathers - Henry (Hank) and Peter; the only great-grandfather I know - also Peter dh's grandfathers - John (Jack) and Ovid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootOwl Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 were named Foy and Lacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'll include my dad and his brothers since my dad would be 89 this month if he were living: Walter Charles Elmer Henry Earl Louis Paternal grandfather and brothers: George Alexander Peter Henry Lewis Conrad John Henry August Adam Andrew Arthur George Paternal great grandfather: Charles Conrad Paternal great great grandfather: Conrad Maternal grandfather: Lloyd Lester Maternal great grandfather: Smith Frederick Maternal great great grandfather: David H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyinWI Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My grandfather's were Anderson and Barton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 My grandfathers were Edwin Newton and Jerzy Maciek (he was a Pole.) The two great-grandfathers I can remember right now (mind block!) are Stefan and Frederick. I have an idea that at least one of the others was Frederick too. He died when my grandmother was very young. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 There was a great-great Uncle Skiff. I think it was short for Skiffington. The rest were regular names, I think: Bill and Howard and Mack and Walter. Dh's grandfathers were Jefferson and Thomas. But his uncles have names like Clestin and Bradas. Those are pretty unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Albert (born around 1900). I don't know the name of my other grandfather - I never met him. My father (born 1930) was Michael and his brothers are Roger, David and Julian. Dh's father (born 1920) is William, with brothers Orion (stress on the first syllable) and Larry. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in Oregon Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Maurice and John L. (not sure what the L was for) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 My grandfathers were John (born in the Azores) and Kurt (born in Germany). Great-grandfathers (that I know of) were Reinhold (born guess where?) and James. Dh's grandfathers were Sebastiano (from Sicily) and Felix (from Poland). Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 John William who went by "Bill", but had J.W. on all his mail (I thought that was so cool as a child) and Cyrus (never knew his middle name). My great grandfathers were Charles who went by "Charlie" and ... that's all I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Pretty exciting names here - Lloyd and Fred. I really don't know their brothers' names except that Lloyd has a brother Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Forrest and Robert. I really enjoyed all the pretty old names on the grandmother's thread. Are our grandfather's names as interesting? Ignatz, who came to the country with the identity of his deceased fellow pacifist-conspirator Nicolai, and lived under that name the rest of his life . . . and then Thomas whose name was changed to Raymond by his foster parents, Peter, and Anthony who was named after Antonio a generation or two up. Maybe it's because all of my uncles and boy cousins and my own sons carry these names, but they just don't seem as interesting as the girl names in the grandmothers thread. How bout yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Burness and James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How many of them went by their middle name? Mine both did. Harold George... Robert Blaine..... Great uncles were: Ralph, Wilfred, Clyde, Paul, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Harold and Cornelius. Cornelius went by Neil. I cannot understand why he would want a nick name! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 That is Frederick and Theodore, but they were called Fred and Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmoran Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 There is John Thomas, William Jennings (double names must have been popular back them), Spotswood, and Odell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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