![]() ![]() In formal situations, people may use a person’s title (e.g.The British generally address one another verbally by the first name alone.SMITH (blacksmith), TAYLOR (tailor), BAKER. Many traditional British surnames reflect old occupational names, e.g.The most common British family names often have an old English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish origin, e.g.It is common for a child’s middle name to reflect the personal name of a close family member (such as a grandparent).As of 2019, the most popular first names in England and Wales were Olivia, Amelia, Isla, Ava Mia (female) and Oliver, George, Noah, Arthur, Harry (male).Many of the most common British names are also traditionally ‘royal’ names used by the British monarchy, e.g.It has also become more common for younger parents to use shortened versions of traditional male names (e.g. ‘ Freddie’ instead of ‘ Frederich’, ‘ Archie’ instead of ‘ Archibald’).In more recent times, many British will often choose names for their children that sound nice or are influenced by popular culture.Many traditional or common first names are based on Biblical names such as ‘ Zacharias’, or names for religious principles such as ‘ Grace’.Most British parents choose their children’s personal names based on aesthetic appeal.However, most British have one or multiple. Middle names are optional and are rarely used in daily life.For example, Emily Claire TAYLOR’s middle name is ‘ Claire’. ![]() Many British also have a ‘middle name’, which is a secondary given name written between the person's first name and their family name.However, this practice is declining and less of a cultural requirement. It is traditional for women to adopt their husband’s family name at marriage.Some parents may choose to give their children a hyphenated surname that contains the family name of both the mother and father (e.g.British names are traditionally patrilineal, whereby children are given their father’s family name.The ‘family name’, known as a ‘surname’ or ‘last name’, is inherited from one’s parents and shared with other members of the individual’s immediate family.One’s ‘first name’, known as a ‘personal name’ or ‘given name’, is chosen at birth as the individual’s personal identifier.For example, Jack Samuel ADAMS (male) or Emily Claire TAYLOR (female). British English naming conventions arrange names as follows. ![]()
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