Quote Originally Posted by Fernehalwes View Post
FUN FACT: The 'middle names' of the Garelans who have appeared in XIV represent their relative position within the Empire's sociopolitical structure (including the Imperial Army).
Ok, I should have seen that one coming.

"Two Vans are better than one" makes so much more sense now.

Also, I wouldn't guess that the middle name is representative of rank, but more career. Van becomes millitary commander, where as Nan would be for engineers or inventors.