While we finally have the name "Pishta" for Vlad's father, SKZB has commented online that this is a nickname, rather than a proper name. Therefore, Pishta's formal name is likely still a mystery. --Majikjon 06:04, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
- It's probably worthwhile to reference here the information in Meta:Pishta_Taltos:
- Pista (which is how "Pishta" would be spelled using Hungarian orthography) is a diminutive for István, which is the Hungarian form of "Stephen".
- -- Davdi 15:51, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
- So... Vlad's father's name is... Steve? Why am I not surprised. --Majikjon 17:18, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
- Seems unsurprising to me. (heh). His mom was likely Maria too. Google "Mariska diminutive" and all becomes clear. --StY Steve R 20:46, 14 July 2008 (UTC)