Interesting Facts About Names.

I thought I’d share some interesting facts about names with you here.

Did you know...
If you want to be a nun or a priest you have to change your name.
You DROP your family name (I.e. Your surname) and change your first name, often to that of a saint.
Eg Sister Maria, Brother Francis etc
Changing the surname breaks the link with the family.
By taking on the name of a Saint, it is hoped the person will take on saintly characteristics. Interesting!

More interesting facts about names:
In Egypt, to punish a criminal, they took away their name, so they became non-people.

Every police force in the world would identify you by your name and date of birth.

A final interesting fact about names:
When you die, all that’s left of you is your name.
We know about people who lived thousands of years ago because of THEIR NAME which lives on throughout history.

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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NAMES