Our names aren’t normal. The structure of [first name] + [optional middle name] + [family name] is not how much of the world does it. Other cultures squeeze in extra information such as tribal names, ancestral villages, nicknames, and even grandparents’ names. Many don’t include a family name at all.
In this video, Rob explores naming conventions from across the globe. Places covered include Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China, Greece, India, Portugal, Spain, Iceland and Russia.