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I know this is a stupid question but can Sir be a first name (e.g: Sir Edward Downes)? If it can, how do we address such people in a letter (e.g: Dear Sir Sir Edward Downes)?

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build towel 835I know this is a stupid question but can Sir be a first name (e.g: Sir Edward Downes)?

I don't see why not. Look at Prince Nelson and King Gillette. I imagine that "Sir" is a first name in some foreign languages, too.

build towel 835If it can, how do we address such people in a letter (e.g: Dear Sir Sir Edward Downes)?

When writing a formal letter to a knight whose first name is Sir, use "Dear Sir", that "sir" being the form of address for a knight and not his name.

When writing socially, it's "Dear Sir Sir", believe it or not. If his name was John, it would be "Dear Sir John", you see.

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