In this episode, Jennifer Anton shares her journey of writing and translating her historical novel into Italian, her family’s Italian roots, and tips for relocating or renovating in Italy. Discover insights into Italian culture, history, and practical advice for aspiring expatriates.
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Italian names carry centuries of history, weaving together ancient Roman roots, regional traditions, and family pride. Each name often reflects a story of ancestry, geography, or even a cherished saint. Exploring these names offers a window into Italy’s rich culture and the timeless connections between past and present.
Have you ever wondered how your last name might reveal fascinating details about your past? In this episode, we dive into the world of Italian surnames, exploring their origins and meanings, divided into four main categories. Discover how patronymics and matronymics, derived from the father’s or mother’s name, have deep roots in the Middle Ages. We analyze the differences between the “di” and “de” variants, with examples such as the famous singer Pino Daniele, and
In part 1 Raffaele Fontanella explains the origins of surnames from the renaissance, how dialects impacted first names and surnames based on his book “Cognomi di Stabia”. How the Romans used first names, surnames and nicknames. How the Germans named people and how that impacted Italian names. And an introduction to part 2 where he will explain the 4 naming conventions in Italy. Thank you to Rich DiPalma for the translation. Podcast Click here to
There are over 300,000 Italian surnames and the origins are really very interesting. Have you ever thought about the origin of your Italian name? If so, I’d like to recommend the book “Our Italian Surnames” by Joseph G. Fucilla. While this book does not list all 300,000 Surnames, it does give us great insight into the evolution of both given names and surnames. Our Italian Surnames covers every fact of Italian names and naming practices. It
I have seen a lot of posts with people asking about the Origins of Italian names. There’s a lot of information and articles on the web. I’ll sum it up and attach some links so that they are easy to find. First Names Like most European countries, Italian names consist of a First Name ( nome ) and last name ( cognome ). In ancient Rome, they used three names a given name, a gentile
Visit Our Shop Bob interviews Jennifer Anton about her family research and her inspiring book, “Under the Light of the Italian Moon”. Spanning over two decades, Under the Light of the Italian Moon is an epic, emotional and triumphant tale of one woman’s incredible resilience during the rise of fascism and Italy’s collapse into WWII. Gripping historical fiction based on a true story and heartbreaking real events. Podcast Video https://youtu.be/hvyXQTKS9g0 Ninetta and Adelasia Researching with
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