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[Opinions] Re: Lake (edited)
in reply to a message by Lily
I've always wondered if Lake was the surname of a friend or family member. Caroline's siblings all appear to named for family or friends.There was a Celestia in the TV series Lark Rise to Candleford. Celestia should be in the database.

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I thought so at first, but it really was her middle name. Yeah, it should be. It's a lovely classic.
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I know it was her middle name. I was wondering if Lake was the surname of a friend or family member, and Caroline was given Lake as a middle name in honor of that person. Having a surname as a middle name was a very common in the 1800s.
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Oh I guess it's likely but I haven't been able to find out anything about her being named after someone.
I don't know much about naming in the 1800s, I wish I knew more. I was actually surprised so many different names and middle names were being used. People were quite creative it seems. I thought at the time there were lots and lots of girls named Mary, but I guess that was a bit earlier.
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I agree, Celestia should be in database
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