They were registered in the country before the 1973 public record law and brought “different terms”
What is the most “strange” or different name you have heard around? Have you heard the name Innocent Poor SILVA?
This is the record of the name of a Brazilian citizen. Prior to the promulgation of the 1973 Public Registry Law, Brazil was the scene of records of very different and often bizarre names.
Proscore consultancy surveyed the strangest names ever registered in the country and some are even surprising.
6 strangest names ever registered in Brazil (you will be surprised)
1. “Amazonas Rio do Brasil Pimpão”
This name would probably be a reference to the grandeur of the Amazon and also the importance of the Amazon River, as it has a very strong historical and symbolic burden.
The name of the name was before 1973, probably at a time of celebration of Brazil’s natural wealth. At the time, it was common names inspired by the nature and geography of the country as a symbol of national pride.
2. “Antonio Manso Pacific de Oliveira quietly”
This is a huge compound name that possibly sought to merge elements of tranquility and serenity in one person. So it may also be that it was a very peaceful, quiet family.
“Manso”, “peaceful” and “quiet” convey the idea of a calm and balanced individual. These records, at the time, were a way of honoring desired virtues and qualities for a person.
3. “Antonio dying from pain”
This name certainly generates strangeness, but probably its choice should be aligned with the cultural context of the time, when names often reflected the popular expression, human feeling, than a formal criterion of any name.
However, such a name today would be impossible to register.
4. “South America Brazil de Santana”
The record of this had strong patriotic symbolism. A name that carries in itself a tribute to the continent and the country, united to a religious reference with “from Santana”.
Because it was a record of before 1973, this name reinforced a deep bond with nationalism and local identity.
5. “Chevrolet da Silva Ford”
This name made the junction of famous brands, an eccentric trend that happened a lot at the time.
Thus, the name “Chevrolet da Silva Ford” joined the passion for cars and the influence of the auto industry into one person.
6. “Cardiac collapse da Silva”
Finally, this is quite different and one of the most unusual in the records. “Heart collapse” refers to a serious and dramatic medical event, a very practical example of how people at the time allow themselves to record unrestricted names.
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