Customer Reviews

Great for reading and reference - By: Pieter, 10 Jun 2003
This charming name book will assist parentsin choosing the appropriate Celtic name for their baby as it provides an extensive list of evocative Irish names. But why an Irish name? For some reason, this musical language & the magical legends of Ireland have become very popularin the Anglo-Saxon world & further afield. The introduction discusses trendsin the giving of names & mentions the most popular current Irish names. The chapter Little Dark One provides a cursory history of the settling of Ireland by the Celts & then lists & explains suitable names for dark haired people, such as Darcy, Douglas & Duane. . The next chapter discusses & lists the retranslation back into Irish, of popular Anglophonic names & also provides a list of Irish names with their English translations. The A - Z index lists all the names & their meanings/histories alphabetically & is followed by a calendar of saints' feast days. This interesting read & valuable reference work concludes with a thorough index.

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not just another name book - By: , 14 Jul 1999
Surprisingly erudite. We chose Maeve.

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A rich and resourceful guide. - By: , 14 Jul 1999
A rich & resourceful guide. I learned so much about Irish history too. When Caitlin grows up I'll pass along this book to her.