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*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/greek '''Behind the Name: Greek Given Names'''] | *[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/greek '''Behind the Name: Greek Given Names'''] | ||
*[[Media:Lica Catsakis 9 Learn About Names.pdf|'''Chapter 9 LEARN ABOUT NAMES''', Appendix B, p.149]] includes a list of common Greek given names showing their variations and the usual English equivalents. | *[[Media:Lica Catsakis 9 Learn About Names.pdf|'''Chapter 9: LEARN ABOUT NAMES''', Appendix B, p.149]] includes a list of common Greek given names showing their variations and the usual English equivalents. | ||
*'''[[Media:Researching_Greek_Surnames_Using_Translation_vs._Transliteration.pdf|Researching Greek Surnames Using Translation vs. Transliteration]]''' (.pdf) | *'''[[Media:Researching_Greek_Surnames_Using_Translation_vs._Transliteration.pdf|Researching Greek Surnames Using Translation vs. Transliteration]]''' (.pdf) | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname '''FamilySearch's surname experience'''] - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin | *[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname '''FamilySearch's surname experience'''] - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin | ||
== Surnames == | == Surnames == | ||
Understanding surnames and given names can help you find and identify your ancestors in the records. Because names sometimes changed for many families throughout time, it is important to know some of the customs concerning naming practices in Greece. | Understanding surnames and given names can help you find and identify your ancestors in the records. Because names sometimes changed for many families throughout time, it is important to know some of the customs concerning naming practices in Greece. | ||