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:*'''Modern names''' (e.g. Lukas) | :*'''Modern names''' (e.g. Lukas) | ||
:*'''Names of ethnic minorities living in Slovakia''' (e.g. Béla) | :*'''Names of ethnic minorities living in Slovakia''' (e.g. Béla) | ||
*Traditionally, it was common to choose a given name for the newborn | *Traditionally, it was common to choose a given name for the newborn '''from within the family; grandfather and grandmother names being particularly popular'''. While this is no longer as common as in the past, it is still widely practiced especially in the rural areas. | ||
=== Male Given Names === | === Male Given Names === | ||
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==For Further Reading== | ==For Further Reading== | ||