Eppa and Epaphroditius

There is a wealth of knowledge concerning the names Eppa and Epaphroditius.

There are, perhaps, different ways of spelling Epaphroditius, such as Epaphroditus.

There is a find that says Eppa is a name, as in, in itself.

There are sources that say Eppa is a short name for Epaphroditius.

Knowledge of the family genealogy.  

Knowledge of times around Isa/Jesus.

As it directly relates to our family, on my paternal line, at some point it goes back to Elijah Perciful.  Related to him, in some places, records, is Eppa Acres Perciful, and in other places Epaphroditius, with spelling variations.

For knowledge, information, the middle name Acres, might sometimes be found Acre, Acree, among others.  Some may also know, there was a notable town, Acre, or port, or port town, Acre, not too far from present day Jordan.

Interestingly enough, the port area of Acre, is not too far, all held relative and time eras in consideration, from 'الناصرة', the present day Arabic writing for Nazareth.  Nazareth is known for stories having to do with Jesus.

A point in this discussion, is 'our' Eppa, is one in the same, as far as records indicate, with Epaphroditius Perciful.

In terms of a where to look, if interested in looking, is Virginia.

Further knowledge:

Although not really a big proponent of 'nicknames', here is a set of names that could be helpful in genealogy spheres:

"Common Nicknames for Epaphroditius:

Dite

Ditus

Dyce

Dyche

Eppa

Source: https://datayze.com/nickname-finder.php?name=epaphroditius

The Greek writing for Epaphroditus according t recent Wikipedia, accessed August 2018: Ἐπαφρόδιτος 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaphroditus

Note: This website, and author, is not a proponent for every piece of information in Wikipedia; culled out are specific excerpts that could be a benefit to all

Given Name EPPA

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Epaphroditus.

Source: https://www.behindthename.com/name/eppa/submitted (accessed August 2018)

Eppa - Meaning of Eppa

What does Eppa mean?

[ syll. ep-pa, epp-a ] The baby boy name Eppa is pronounced as EHP-AH †. Eppa is of Old Greek origin and it is used mainly in English. The name Eppa means 'charming'.

Source: https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Eppa (accessed August 2018)