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[–] 018118055@sopuli.xyz 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Here's one example of this system in use https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_name

Edit - I realize I probably misunderstood the question. But as said in another comment, it's just a swap if we're not talking about patronymic/matronymic naming systems.

[–] whaleross@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Naww it wasn't a question, my dude. It was a shower thought. A silly random idea that spurs some entertainment of thoughts and scenarios. But thanks! <3

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 1 points 1 month ago

Turns out Iceland was Arab all along (this system is also what people use in the Arab world).