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*Patronymic, based on the father's name, such as Johan Nilsson (son of Nils). | *Patronymic, based on the father's name, such as Johan Nilsson (son of Nils). | ||
*Nicknames, based on a person's characteristics, such as Pehr Fager ( | *Nicknames, based on a person's characteristics, such as Pehr Fager (the fair). | ||
*Geographical, based on a person's place of birth or residence, such as Olof Grankulla. | *Geographical, based on a person's place of birth or residence, such as Olof Grankulla. | ||
*Occupational, based on the person's trade, such as Lars Smed (Smith). | *Occupational, based on the person's trade, such as Lars Smed (Smith). | ||