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Many Cuban children in the late 20th century were given names like Usnavi, Usnavy (derived from seeing visiting US Navy ships) and other names with origins that'd be considered rather creative or unique in both Latin American and wider Western culture. Where did this tradition come from?

by /u/TrynnaFindaBalance in /r/AskHistorians

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