speaking of names

[Gene Silva]

Speaking of names Robert Ward asked:

And does anyone know about Jaime? Is that James too? How about the
Portuguese version?

Robert:

The Portuguese "James" can be Jaime, Tiago or Iago. Jaime is popular in
contemporary Portugal; for some reason Tiago seems to be slightly more
common in Brazil. Tiago evolved from "Santiago".

The Order of St. James appeared in Portugal around the year 1172.  It played
a key role in the Reconquest of western Iberia helping the first Kings of
Portugal in their efforts to drive out the Moors. From its foundations
through the late middle ages it was called "Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da
Espada"; that is, the military order of Saint James of the sword. As late as
the eighteenth century there were a fair number of Portuguese children born
who were named Iago. Iago is not that popular today, however.

Gene Silva
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