Lenoir Co., NC Naming Traditions
First son – father’s father
Second son – mother’s father
Third son – father
Fourth son – father’s oldest brother
Fifth son – father’s second oldest brother or mother’s oldest brother
First daughter – mother’s mother
Second daughter – father’s mother
Third daughter – mother
Fourth daughter – mother’s oldest sister
Fifth daughter – mother’s second oldest brother or father’s oldest sister
Middle name – mother’s maiden name or surname of close friends