Scottish Forenames by Donald Whyte
This work provides origins and meanings for hundreds of Scottish forenames in an A-Z format. This book includes famous and infamous Scots who gave names popularity or notoriety, and also lists the earliest occurrence of a name in Scotland. The book features examples from throughout Scottish history: Judith, niece of William the Conqueror, the ancestress of many Scottish kings; St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland because a cloud in the shape of a cross appeared in the sky above a 10th-century battlefield, bringing victory to the Picts and the Scots over the Saxons; the effects of the Norman Conquest, the Reformation and royal births; and the impact of today's movie stars and sports heroes on the popularity of forenames.
Donald Whyte is a founding member and Vice President of the Scottish Genealogy Society. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies at Canterbury, Kent and an Honorary Fellow of the Society of Genealogists in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781874744726 |
| ISBN 10 | 1874744726 |
| Title | Scottish Forenames |
| Author | Donald Whyte |
| Series | Traditional Scotland S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2004-02-02 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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