Can you have the same first and last name?

Same personal name and family name
Among families with patronymic surnames, partial reduplication often occurs with people (usually males) who have the same forename from which the surname or last name derives. Examples include Sven Svensson, Ioannis Ioannou and Isahak Isahakyan.
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Can you have a first name as a last name?

The closest specific term is probably a pseudo-surname where a child takes on a parent's first name as their last name. This is referred to as a Patronymic or a Matronymic name. Isn't this the opposite of what the OP asked? JLG - No, it's not the opposite, it's an example of a last name that could also be a first name.
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Whats it called when your first and last name start with the same letter?

Remember, if your first and last names start with the same letter, you have an alliterative name. The most common types of alliteration are general alliteration and sibilance.
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What are the odds of having the same name?

According to the 1990 US Census, the chance of two randomly selected people in the US having the same last name is 0.0697%.
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Can you have two of the same last names?

In the Western tradition of surnames, there are several types of double surname (or double-barrelled surname). If the two names are joined with a hyphen, it may also be called a hyphenated surname. The word "barrel" probably refers to the barrel of a shotgun, as in "double-barreled shotgun".
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Why Do So Many People Have the Same Last Name?



Can I legally have two names?

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You have one legal name. You can petition the court to change it. Depending on the circumstances using a different name can render you civilly or criminally liable for all sorts of things...
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What was the first last name ever?

The oldest surname known to have been recorded anywhere in Europe, though, was in County Galway, Ireland, in the year 916. It was the name “O Cleirigh” (O'Clery). Enter your last name to learn its meaning and origin.
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How many people share the same first and last name?

From these 432.077 people, at least 432.077 / 26 = 16.619 people have their first AND last name beginning with the same letter.
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How common is it to find someone with the same birthday as you?

One person has a 1/365 chance of meeting someone with the same birthday. Two people have a 1/183 chance of meeting someone with the same birthday.
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What is it called when a name starts with the same letter?

Alliteration is the conspicuous repetition of identical initial consonant sounds in successive or closely associated syllables within a group of words, often used as a literary device. A familiar example is "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers".
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What names contain alliteration?

Alliterative names appeared very early on the history of comic books. Examples from the 1930s and 40s include: Lois Lane, Clark Kent (Superman), Lex Luthor, Billy Batson (Captain Marvel/Shazam), Wonder Woman, Shiera Sanders (Hawkgirl), the Caped Crusader (Batman), and the Scarlet Speedster (Flash).
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Can you legally have no surname?

'One can have no surname, but caste records are a must'
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Can you legally remove your last name?

As with your first name, there is nothing in the law stopping you from changing your surname at any time, so long as you don't have any fraudulent (or other criminal) intent. You can assume any surname you please in addition to, or substitution for, your existing surname.
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What is the most common last name in the world?

As of 2018, the most common last name in the world is “Wang,” which means “prince.” About 92.8 million people in China have this name...which is roughly 15 percent of China's population!
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What is the prettiest name for a girl 2021?

Hottest Baby Names for 2021
  • Sage.
  • Skylar.
  • Stella.
  • Violet.
  • Taylor.
  • Tenley.
  • Thea.
  • Winnie.
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What is the coolest name in 2022?

Here, some of the spirit and soul baby names that will appeal to parents in 2022.
  • Alma.
  • Amenadiel.
  • Brave.
  • Creed.
  • Dream.
  • Galilee.
  • Irie.
  • Jericho.
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Why is Smith so common?

It is common for people in English-speaking countries to adopt the surname Smith in order to maintain a secret identity, when they wish to avoid being found; see also John Smith. During the colonization of North America, some Native Americans took the name for use in dealing with colonists.
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What is the most American full name?

While Smith remains the most common U.S. surname, for the first time, two Hispanic names—Garcia and Rodriguez—made the top 10.
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What do you call a person who has the same name as you?

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines "namesake" as "one that has the same name as another; especially one who is named after another or for whom another is named", allowing the usage of: "I met a person who happened to have the same name as me. We are namesakes."
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What is the rarest surname?

Here are 100 of the Rarest Last Names in the U.S. as of the 2010 Census
  • Tartal.
  • Throndsen.
  • Torsney.
  • Tuffin.
  • Usoro.
  • Vanidestine.
  • Viglianco.
  • Vozenilek.
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What is the most rare name for a girl?

The rarest girl name is Elora because it is low on the popularity charts, but there are several rare girl names including Hadleigh and Ophelia. Some parents even decide to create a new name based on a place they love, a family member, or one with other cultural significance.
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