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Madame X · 10-03-2007, 02:16 PM

If the Ingalls son was "Charles Ingalls, Jr.," then why was his middle name "Frederick?" Charles' middle name was Phillip.

Also, was Caroline's name pronounced "Caro-line" or "Caro-lyn?" We hear both variations, even from her husband Charles!

Carrie was named after Caroline, was Nellie named after Nels?

And the names of the Wilder family were pretty strange, although apparently historically accurate: Royal, Almanzo, Perley Day and Eliza Jane. He also had sisters Laura and Alice that were never mentioned.

Interesting notes on real full names: Mary Amelia, Caroline Celestia (Carrie), Laura Elizabeth (hence Beth), and Grace Pearl. Only Laura's middle name was ever mentioned as far as I can remember.

catlover79 · 10-04-2007, 05:10 PM

Almanzo did mention his sister Alice in "A Christmas They Never Forgot", the Christmas episode from Season 8. It was a flashback episode, and he mentioned his siblings Royal, Eliza Jane and Alice.

As for the other examples, your guess is as good as mine. I'm sure Nellie was named after Nels, however.

Ireneparalegal · 11-08-2007, 12:57 AM

Good questions Stacey!

Remember how Laura was named after Charles' mother. That is as good I am with the names.

catlover79 · 11-08-2007, 12:59 AM

In real life, Laura WAS named after her paternal grandmother - I'm glad they wrote that detail into the show.

Ireneparalegal · 11-08-2007, 06:39 PM

Great tidbit, I didn't know that, Thanx Monika!

catlover79 · 09-27-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Great tidbit, I didn't know that, Thanx Monika!

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janet42 · 11-01-2008, 04:52 PM

[QUOTE=Madame X]If the Ingalls son was "Charles Ingalls, Jr.," then why was his middle name "Frederick?" Charles' middle name was Phillip.

I have read the Laura Wilder's websites and Frederick was Caroline's step-father's name. I think Caroline was close to him while growing up and used his name as her son's middle name.

catlover79 · 01-26-2009, 11:23 PM

[QUOTE=janet42]

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Originally Posted by Madame X

If the Ingalls son was "Charles Ingalls, Jr.," then why was his middle name "Frederick?" Charles' middle name was Phillip.

I have read the Laura Wilder's websites and Frederick was Caroline's step-father's name. I think Caroline was close to him while growing up and used his name as her son's middle name.

That's exactly right. The real Caroline Ingalls chose to name her son after her stepfather, Frederick Holbrook.

10-03-2007, 02:16 PM	#1
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	What's In a Name? If the Ingalls son was "Charles Ingalls, Jr.," then why was his middle name "Frederick?" Charles' middle name was Phillip. Also, was Caroline's name pronounced "Caro-line" or "Caro-lyn?" We hear both variations, even from her husband Charles! Carrie was named after Caroline, was Nellie named after Nels? And the names of the Wilder family were pretty strange, although apparently historically accurate: Royal, Almanzo, Perley Day and Eliza Jane. He also had sisters Laura and Alice that were never mentioned. Interesting notes on real full names: Mary Amelia, Caroline Celestia (Carrie), Laura Elizabeth (hence Beth), and Grace Pearl. Only Laura's middle name was ever mentioned as far as I can remember.

10-04-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Almanzo did mention his sister Alice in "A Christmas They Never Forgot", the Christmas episode from Season 8. It was a flashback episode, and he mentioned his siblings Royal, Eliza Jane and Alice. As for the other examples, your guess is as good as mine. I'm sure Nellie was named after Nels, however.
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11-08-2007, 12:57 AM	#3
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11-08-2007, 12:59 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	In real life, Laura WAS named after her paternal grandmother - I'm glad they wrote that detail into the show.

11-08-2007, 06:39 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Great tidbit, I didn't know that, Thanx Monika!

11-01-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	[QUOTE=Madame X]If the Ingalls son was "Charles Ingalls, Jr.," then why was his middle name "Frederick?" Charles' middle name was Phillip. I have read the Laura Wilder's websites and Frederick was Caroline's step-father's name. I think Caroline was close to him while growing up and used his name as her son's middle name.