Portuguese names

Alright kiddo, let's talk about Portuguese names!

So, in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, people usually have two names. The first name is called the "given name" and is chosen by the parents. It could be anything they want, like Ana, João, or Maria.

The second name is the "surname" or "family name" and it usually comes from the father's family name followed by the mother's family name. For example, let's say your dad's last name is Silva and your mom's last name is Pereira. Your full name would be something like Ana Silva Pereira.

But wait, there's more! In some cases, people can also have middle names. This name usually comes between the given name and the surname. So, the full name could be something like Ana Maria Silva Pereira.

It's important to note that this naming system can vary depending on the country and cultural traditions. For example, in Brazil, people usually only use one family name instead of two.

So, there you have it, a simple explanation of Portuguese names!