Comment vous appelez-vous?: Why the French Change Their Names
James E. Jacob|Pierre L. Horn
AbstractWe examine the history, processes, and motivations which explain in part why how French change their names. Studying a small but representative sample of official name changes mandatorily published JournaL OfficieL de La République Française at certain moments post-World War II history (1946, 1963, 1992-1995), we identify four most important reasons for changing names: because they are obscene or. pejorative; ridiculous; perceived as too foreign, especially Arab or Jewish; to add patent nobility. While express surprise that names these kinds still exist contemporary France, also recognize decision request this late date is last refuge families who have long suffered indignities humiliations
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