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April 12, 2015 1:48 pm at 1:48 pm
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akuperma
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Two names became common a few centuries ago when our population increased and the double names reduce confusion. Otherwise the reason for extra names is adding a name, such as in the case of a dying child in hopes of recovery.
Jews almost never have the ten names. That is a custom of European royalty. I’m fairly certain that even three names is rare (based on looking at shul “aliyah” lists and yizkor placques)..