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What happens when two people with hyphenated last names get married? Do they hyphenate all four names and in what order? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Believe it or not, sexism!

They usually place the man's name first and then only pass on those names.

We just made up portmanteau names for our kids, based on what sounded good. Over time, this should improve the overall coolness of last names.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 8 months ago (1 children)

So if you portmanteau four hyphenated names you'd have quite an awesome mouthful.

Example based on some names I've encountered...

Garcia + Roothopper + Nishigawa + Smith = Garhopgawaith? Nishciasmithopper? Smootgawacia?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sminishigroot

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Sounds like something out of the Swedish dub of Guardians of the Galaxy