by Carlos Albarrilla » Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:15 pm
1. What are common names where you come from?
In my country there are many classic common names such as Daniel, José and María. Other more modern common ones could be Marc for boys and Martina for girls.
2. Is your family name common?
It is not common at all. Actually, I do not know anybody with it a part from my family.
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)?
I suppose more or less, I think the suffix "al" is usually linked to Arabic origins, but I do not know if that is the case.
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do?
Not mine specifically but in my country there are many of them such as Pastor, which means shepherd, and Leñador, whose translation is woodcutter.
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?
There are many names from other countries popular in my country, for instance Katy and Barbara.
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use? How do you know when you can use their first name?
We usually use the first name followed by the surname both when we meet someone and daily. We just use the first name when you have a lot of confidence with the other person.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? When could you do this? Why would you do it?
We use surnames without a title constantly, in fact we only use a title in a very formal situation.
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?
Some of the common pet names in my language are cariño, cielo and amor.
1. What are common names where you come from?
In my country there are many classic common names such as Daniel, José and María. Other more modern common ones could be Marc for boys and Martina for girls.
2. Is your family name common?
It is not common at all. Actually, I do not know anybody with it a part from my family.
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)?
I suppose more or less, I think the suffix "al" is usually linked to Arabic origins, but I do not know if that is the case.
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do?
Not mine specifically but in my country there are many of them such as Pastor, which means shepherd, and Leñador, whose translation is woodcutter.
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?
There are many names from other countries popular in my country, for instance Katy and Barbara.
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use? How do you know when you can use their first name?
We usually use the first name followed by the surname both when we meet someone and daily. We just use the first name when you have a lot of confidence with the other person.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? When could you do this? Why would you do it?
We use surnames without a title constantly, in fact we only use a title in a very formal situation.
8. There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?
Some of the common pet names in my language are cariño, cielo and amor.
