Clio
Clio asked Lois McMaster Bujold:

Why isn't Gregor named Ezar, after his grandfather?

Lois McMaster Bujold For all we know, he might be; Ezar Gregor, styled Gregor, the way Aral Alexander chooses to be Alex.

Or he might have some other name combo -- perhaps Ezar never liked his name, and chose not to have it inflicted on his grandson, preferring to honor someone else. Or maybe Serg wouldn't have it. The possibilities are many.

The naming custom isn't all that strict, in reality.

Ta, L.

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