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tenby
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help with first name not italian

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The name is Mordecai does anyone know where this name originates from can also be spelt Mordecay.

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Mordecai is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament. Here is some info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordecai
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Mordecai (Mordechai) Hebrew name meaning servant of MARDUK (chief Persian God). He was cousin to and foster father of biblical esther. =Peter=
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