Scottish Forenames by Donald Whyte

Scottish Forenames by Donald Whyte

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From Alexander the Great and Marie Antoinette to Agatha Christie and Sean Connery, this book details the famous and infamous men and women who have given names popularity or notoriety in Scotland throughout the centuries.

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Scottish Forenames by Donald Whyte

Donald Whyte, one of the world's leading authorities on genealogy, also lists the earliest occurrence of a name in Scotland, and includes many examples from throughout history - JUDITH, niece of William the Conqueror, is the ancestress of many Scottish kings, and JAMES has been popular for centuries, as the name of apostles, monarchs, and the inspiration of the Jacobite cause. This is the most detailed book available on Scottish forenames, giving origins and meanings for hundreds of names. It also traces the changes in naming patterns over the years, documenting the effects of the Norman Conquest, the Reformation and Royal births, as well as the impact of film stars and sports heroes on the popularity of forenames in modern times.
Donald Whyte is a founder member of the Scottish Genealogy Society and is President of the Association of Scottish Genealogists. He has lectured throughout the USA, Canada and the UK, and is the author of Scottish Surnames and Families (1995).
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ISBN 13 9781841583983
ISBN 10 1841583987
Title Scottish Forenames
Author Donald Whyte
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2005-03-18
Number of pages 216
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