Names, Meanings, and the Web

[Vicki Marsh]

Larkin wrote:
>And speaking of experts <gr>; Does anyone have any info on the
>naming practices of the Rom? Female names specifically. A friend 
>likes "Tchaia" but has'nt a clue as to how to document it and/or what 
>the naming practices were.  Can anyone point in the right direction?
>

What do you mean by Rom?  Do you mean Romanai - Byzantine, or Romanian, or
Roman?

Please elaborate. 
Zara Zina