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The number of unique given names in Sweden is generally rather small. However, variations abound and some names are more common than others in different regions. Culturally, a person has only one given name (or forename), but it may consist of multiple names, such as ''Carl Oscar''. In this case most English speakers would consider this to be two given names, but in Sweden it would be viewed as the person’s entire, single given name (forename). Given names consisting of multiple names became more common in the late 1800s. | The number of unique given names in Sweden is generally rather small. However, variations abound and some names are more common than others in different regions. Culturally, a person has only one given name (or forename), but it may consist of multiple names, such as ''Carl Oscar''. In this case most English speakers would consider this to be two given names, but in Sweden it would be viewed as the person’s entire, single given name (forename). Given names consisting of multiple names became more common in the late 1800s. | ||
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These name variants above are indicative of an important principle about names. In Sweden, it is not uncommon to call a person by an affectionate form of the given name. William, for example, in English-speaking countries is often know as Bill. This can be confusing in research, where for example someone may be called Kjerstin in the birth record, but later is called Stina in another record. Most names also have variant spellings. It really is not much of a problem, once you have learned to recognize these names. Some of the more common names and variants are listed below: | These name variants above are indicative of an important principle about names. In Sweden, it is not uncommon to call a person by an affectionate form of the given name. William, for example, in English-speaking countries is often know as Bill. This can be confusing in research, where for example someone may be called Kjerstin in the birth record, but later is called Stina in another record. Most names also have variant spellings. It really is not much of a problem, once you have learned to recognize these names. Some of the more common names and variants are listed below: | ||