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	Many Manx placenames are also from Manx too. A common prefix for farm and settlement names is Balla- (Balley-). Sometimes this can be useful for family researchers since they often refer to the people who once lived there - for example, Ballaquayle refers to the Quayle (son of Paul) family, and Ballacottier to the Cottiers. People should be aware though, that due to Manx grammar, some of these names may appear to be slightly altered - Ballavarton refers to a person called Martin.		Many Manx placenames are also from Manx too. A common prefix for farm and settlement names is Balla- (Balley-). Sometimes this can be useful for family researchers since they often refer to the people who once lived there - for example, Ballaquayle refers to the Quayle (son of Paul) family, and Ballacottier to the Cottiers. People should be aware though, that due to Manx grammar, some of these names may appear to be slightly altered - Ballavarton refers to a person called Martin.

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