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Naming Customs

Understanding customs used in surnames and given names can help you identify your ancestors in records. Learn to recognize name variations and see clues in names.

Online Tools

• Behind the Name: Greek Surnames
• Behind the Name: Greek Given Names
• Behind the Name: Turkish Surnames
• Behind the Name: Turkish Given Names
• FamilySearch's surname experience - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin

Greek and Turkish Cypriots

For Greek Cypriots, see Greece Personal Names.
For Turkish Cypriots, see Türkiye Personal Names.