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Scottish Names (Waverley Scottish Classics)
George McKay
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Description for Scottish Names (Waverley Scottish Classics)
Paperback. .
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Waverley Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Waverley Scottish Classics
Condition
New
Weight
166g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Glasgow, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781902407791
SKU
V9781902407791
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About George McKay
George Mackay is an expert in reference works and Gaelic material.
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