Male Name[1]

ABOU ORAM

Female Name[1]

NORMA MABEL ORAM


Male Name[2]

FEDERICO GUILLERMO PAOLONI

Female Name[2]

MARGARITA GEMA PAOLONI


Male Name[3]

DEREK JOHN BACHVAROV

Female Name[3]

WENDY LORENA BACHVAROV


Spanish Naming Traditions: More Than Just First Names
In Spain, a person's full name reflects rich cultural heritage. Most Spaniards have two surnames: the first from their father (apellido paterno) and the second from their mother (apellido materno). For example, Miguel García López's father's surname is García, while López comes from his mother.

Religious roots shape first names:

Biblical names like Jesús, María (often combined as José María for males)

Saint names (Santiago, Teresa)

Regional variants (Catalina in Catalonia vs. Catalina elsewhere)

Modern trends blend tradition and innovation:

Classic names (Lucía, Hugo) top birth registries

Shortened forms (Paco for Francisco, Pepe for José) dominate daily use

Foreign names (Dylan, Emma) are rising among younger generations

Key fact: Women keep their birth surnames after marriage, preserving family lineage. When introducing themselves, Spaniards typically use just their first surname professionally (e.g. painter Pablo Picasso Ruiz → Picasso).

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