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NAMING
IF THE FIRST-BORN CHILD IS A GIRL, SHE MUST BE NAMED FOR THE BLESSED
MOTHER. IN OUR FAMILY ALL THE OLDEST GIRLS (INCLUDING MYSELF) HAVE
MARY OR MARIE FOR THEIR FIRST OR MIDDLE NAME.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Subject headings: | Person / Nickname |
Date learned: UNKNOWN