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Christian Name help please

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Shirlock

Shirlock Report 18 Jan 2004 09:58

Hello Could anyone tell me where the Christian names Leolf and Erik originate from please. Thank you Shirley

Crista

Crista Report 18 Jan 2004 10:06

Hi Shirley, I think they might be Norwegian. Crista

Shirlock

Shirlock Report 18 Jan 2004 10:59

Hello Crista Thank you for that. I was hoping they were. Do you think the name Freida or Freda for a woman is too? Shirley

Crista

Crista Report 18 Jan 2004 11:18

Shirley, I think that might be more common in Sweden. Crista

Shirlock

Shirlock Report 18 Jan 2004 14:27

Hi Crista and Rosemary Thanks for the info. Shirley

Mary

Mary Report 18 Jan 2004 22:21

Shirley Web site for names, www(.)babynamenetwork(.)com Frieda comes from Alfreda,Frederica or Winifred. Mary