During the second half of the 20th century, a new tradition emerged for married women, artists in particular, to use their maiden names. Lithuanians used to be given ethnic names. The revival of Lithuanian ethnic names came with the national rebirth at the turn of the 20th century, The first calendars with ethnic names were published in the 1920's. In 1930, the jubilee year of Vytautas the Great, his name became extremely popular. At present the popularity of Christian and ethnic names has increased again.
Some people have two or even three names because only a Christian name can be given at baptism.
Very often female names are derived from male names merely by changing the ending, for example, Vytautas - Vytaute. At present, the list of names which are in use or are recommended for use, include 3500 names. The tradition of giving babies the names of the family is still alive, provided the relative is or was an honorable person. Patronymics Only in Important Documents Lithuanians call each other by their first name. Their patronymics is indicated only in important documents.