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Posted 22 April 2008 - 07:43 PM

So I am stuck at the hotel and pretty much bored out of my mind, and I was trying to flesh out the family tree of one of my most beloved characters… and obviously, I could kind of use some advice! These would be her great-grandparents, both of whom are of very proud Italian heritage. Their first names are Guido and Carmela, while the last name is Bertinelli for my own great-grandmother. If someone could just help me with some classic Italian-sounding middle names for them, and possibly a maiden name for Carmela, it would be absolutely amazing. Thanks so much, guys :)

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Posted 22 April 2008 - 08:44 PM

Hmm... let's see.
Guido Emilio Bertinelli, Guido Enrico Bertinelli, Guido Lorenzo Bertinelli, Guido Luigi Bertinelli

Mix and match these to you're liking :)
Carmela Bianca (middle name) Giordano (maiden name) Bertinelli
Carmela Francesca (middle name) Rossi (maiden name) Bertinelli
Carmela Guiliana (middle name) Mancini (maiden name) Bertinelli
Carmela Lauretta (middle name) Esposito (maiden name) Bertinelli
Carmela Rosario (middle name) Antonelli (maiden name) Bertinelli

I hope these help!

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Posted 22 April 2008 - 09:06 PM

Oh my gosh, I love all of them!! You're just the best, Cait :) Hardest thing now will be making up my mind.. thank you!!

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Posted 23 April 2008 - 08:01 AM

I love Cait's suggestions too, but I bring two more: Guido Salvatore Bertinelli and Carmela Rosanna (ross-ahna).

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Posted 23 April 2008 - 08:20 AM

I love those too, Kate, thank you! :) Josh is teasing me because I can't make up my mind... I love them all!




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