What is the origin of all 'The Simpsons' family first names?

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"Where did Matt Groening get the names for the Simpson family? Homer and Margaret ("Marge") are the names of his parents (Mrs Simpson is Marjorie); the names of Matt Groening's sons are Homer and Abe. His siblings are, in birth order, Mark (unused so far), Patty, (then came Matt), Lisa, and Maggie (named Margaret like her mother but called Maggie). Maggie Groening has written a series of children's books featuring Maggie Simpson, and for the illustration, she enlisted her older brother's help. The name Bart is simply an anagram for "brat", although on several occasions MG has said he is strongly influenced by both himself and his brother Mark. The surname Simpson is a natural choice for the family as the name "Simpson" literally translates to "Son of a Simpleton"." http://www.snpp.com/guides/lisa-2.html#2.1.3 Oct 25 03, 6:30 PM

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