Scottish Names by George Mckay

Scottish Names by George Mckay

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A guide to names used in Scotland - Scots, Gaelic, international, ancient, and modern - and their origins and meanings. With Gaelic pronunciations, and historical and geographical references to the origin of first names and surnames, it helps parents choose a name for their baby, and guides the reader to the history of Scotland's common surnames.

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Scottish Names by George Mckay

This is a guide to names used in Scotland - Scots, Gaelic, international, ancient, modern, and timeless - and their origins and meanings. These names are either popular in modern Scotland, or are chosen because they have some special significance or historical link to the country. With Gaelic pronunciations, and historical and geographical references to the origin of first names and surnames, this book both helps parents choose a name for their baby, and also guides the reader to the history of Scotland's most common surnames. Find out whether you have Scots ancestry in this fascinating compilation.
George Mackay is an expert in reference works and Gaelic material.
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ISBN 13 9781902407791
ISBN 10 1902407792
Title Scottish Names
Author George Mckay
Series Waverley Scottish Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd
Year published 2007-07-01
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.