Description
Looks at the 200 most popular Irish Christian names, with a short, witty and authoritative commentary on each. The book details the origin of each name and - in the case of saints' names - gives a potted life of the original eponym. The author also gives an account of well-known later bearers of a particular name and indicates alternative spellings and Anglicised versions of Gaelic names.
Short, authoritative commentary on each headline name.
Complete lists of alternative spellings and anglicised forms.
Notes on origins of each name, with particular reference to original holders.
Comprehensively indexed and cross-referenced
Favourite Irish Names for Children is the complete, up-to-date reference for parents today.
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About the Author
The late Laurence Flanagan was a freelance writer and a former Keeper of Antiquities at The Ulster Museum. He is an author of Favourite Irish Names for Children, Favourite Irish Names for Your Baby and Irish Place Names.
Book Information
ISBN 9780717120215
Author Laurence Flanagan
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Publisher Gill
Weight(grams) 136g
Dimensions(mm) 186mm * 123mm * 9mm