This episode delves into the origins of Filipino names and surnames. Patch, whose full nickname is Patchot (or so we thought), drops a bomb that Carmina has been mispronouncing her name for decades! They also  also have a lively discussion about the Filipinos’ penchant for unique names and nicknames.

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For additional reading: How Filipinos Were Forced to Change Their Names, The Catalogo, Narciso Claveria, and Thoughts on Filipino Surnames, Find Your Family Name in This Catalog of Historical Surnames From the Spanish Colonial Era, The Philippines, A Global Studies Handbook, Why Filipino names are quirky, expressive and rich with culture and history, Bong-Bong and Spaghetti '88: Why Filipinos choose such unique child names, and Exploring the Filipino Psyche Day 22: “Names.”

View this to learn more: Rated K: Weirdest names you'll ever hear but real!


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