I haven't written anything yet (have only been awake for 30 minutes :D), but I used this half-hour to do some spontaneous research, and I'd like to use this occasion to declare my love for Wikipedia.
I really, really needed their overview of Spanish naming customs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_naming_customs) for my story. Otherwise, the whole concept of paternal and maternal surnames, of double first names and nicknames, but no maiden names or middle names, would drive me insane.
Ironically, though, I did something right without being aware of the full implications when I wrote yesterday's passage. The heroine's mother is offended when her aunt suggests that she should name her (illegitimate) child after the day's patron saint -- ironically, I just found out that this was a traditional naming customs for foundlings cast off by their families, so the mother's resentment and anger is even more justified. Hooray.
Um, sorry to be rambling and boring you with all these details, but I love nit-picking and this naming stuff was kicking my ass.
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I really, really needed their overview of Spanish naming customs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_naming_customs) for my story. Otherwise, the whole concept of paternal and maternal surnames, of double first names and nicknames, but no maiden names or middle names, would drive me insane.
Ironically, though, I did something right without being aware of the full implications when I wrote yesterday's passage. The heroine's mother is offended when her aunt suggests that she should name her (illegitimate) child after the day's patron saint -- ironically, I just found out that this was a traditional naming customs for foundlings cast off by their families, so the mother's resentment and anger is even more justified. Hooray.
Um, sorry to be rambling and boring you with all these details, but I love nit-picking and this naming stuff was kicking my ass.