I'm originally from just above the Mason-Dixon line (Y'all familiar with that, right). However, for the last 40+ yrs, I've lived in the South, sorta. Now that we're clear on that, allow me to continue. As previously stated folks nowaday are making up names from no discernable origin, Also, they're coming up with some very creative ways to spell once-common names.
Now, as if that weren't bad enough, there are folks hereabouts who can't spell their own names, much less anyone elses. One night at work I was taking a kid's info, he was about 10 or so, don't recall his name but it wasn't real common but then not all that odd. To be sure I had it correct I spelled it back to him. "Hey, Dad, he got it right" Dad: "He's the first one". Me (without thinking, as usual): "I'm not from here." Dad: "We're not either."
Digressing even more, I've noticed that in this area what you're named is pretty much what you're stuck with. EG: I'm from up North, named Robert but generally known as Bob. Hereabouts, I'd still be Robert, after all, that's what Momma named me. Lots of Bobbys, Jimmies, Joeys, Dawns, Gypsies, etc here, and by God, that's what Momma named 'em! Additionally, middle names are commonly used, as in Bobby Jim, or April Dawn. Double middle names are becoming more common.
So, back to topic: El Tejon: If they get half the letters in your name right, count your blessings!
Stay safe.
Bob