September 1981 Collage

Old Naming Pattern

The 1st son was named after father's father

The 2nd son was after the mother's father

The 3rd son was after the father

The 4th son was after the father's eldest brother

The 1st daughter after mother's mother

The 2nd daughter after the father's mother

The 3rd daughter after the mother

The 4th daughter after the mother's eldest sister

 

This was a common tradition for naming children but was not used by all.  It often gives a clue as to the name of the grandparents who identities are often elusive.