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    Is super swimmer Michael Phelps related to the well-known Baptist minister Fred Phelps?

    Question #98633. Asked by star_gazer. (Aug 16 08 4:50 PM)


    lanfranco

    		Michael Phelps' father is named Fred Phelps, and the swimmer's middle name is "Fred," but there seems to be no relationship. "Phelps" is not an uncommon surname: some members of my own extended family bear it.

    I am, of course, a happy member in good standing of the Landover Baptist Church. I attend it regularly.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Phelps

    Just to reiterate: the surnames "Phelps," "Phillips," and "Philip" are closely related, derived from Greek, and very common in several variations. On this site, click on "P" and scroll down:

    http://www.cyberspacei.com/englishwiz/library/names/etymology_of_last_names.htm#P

    Aug 16 08, 5:33 PM

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