Scottish Baby Names
Title | Scottish Baby Names PDF eBook |
Author | Betty Kirkpatrick |
Publisher | Crombie Jardine Publishing |
Total Pages | 117 |
Release | 2010-09-01 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 085765652X |
From Aidan, Catriona and Cameron to Erin, Hamish, Laclan and Walter, Scottish Baby Names covers names which are Scottish in origin and names which are, or have been, particularly common in Scotland, offering brief information on the origin and meaning of each.Over the centuries names in Scotland have been much influenced by immigrants, from the Vikings in the north, to the Norman French who came into Scotland from England after the Norman Conquest, and the Irish who came, especially during the mid-nineteenth century as a result of the potato famine.Scottish Baby Names gives a valuable insight into the naming process in Scotland, both ancient and modern. The Scots method of naming children has changed greatly in recent years. Few families still adhere to the old system of naming offspring after family members. Recent trends show the influence of celebrities, the resurgence in popularity of what were considered old-fashioned names, as well as Old Testament names and Celtic names in general.Scottish Baby Names is a valuable source of information for Scots in Scotland, for the many people of Scots heritage who live elsewhere but are interested in their roots, and for all those who are interested in things Scottish.
Traditional Scottish First Names
Title | Traditional Scottish First Names PDF eBook |
Author | Gail Dixon-Smith |
Publisher | Constable |
Total Pages | 153 |
Release | 1999-05 |
Genre | Names, Personal |
ISBN | 9781841190327 |
Choosing a baby's name can be a very difficult decision. This book provides a wide selection of Scottish names from legend and history with the meaning, the myth, legend or story behind the names, a phonetic guide to pronunciation, alternative spellings and a list of other famous people who have borne that name.
Scottish Hill and Mountain Names
Title | Scottish Hill and Mountain Names PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Drummond |
Publisher | Scottish Mountaineering Club |
Total Pages | 232 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Mountains |
ISBN |
Scottish Clan and Family Names
Title | Scottish Clan and Family Names PDF eBook |
Author | Roderick Martine |
Publisher | Mainstream Publishing |
Total Pages | 228 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 9781851584185 |
A guide to the surnames of Scotland with each entry covering the history, land areas, castles and tartans. Includes 240 tartans and maps.
Scottish Place Names
Title | Scottish Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | Maggie Scott |
Publisher | Black & White Publishing |
Total Pages | 73 |
Release | 2008-03-13 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1845028228 |
The Scots language is a world of wonderful, historic and evocative words, full of a rich variety that can fit any occasion. And where better to find this use of Scots than in the land itself. In Scottish Place Names Maggie Scott of Scottish Language Dictionaries takes you around the country from Dumfries to Shetland to explain the meanings of the place names that make up today's Scotland. Through a trip to Scotland's towns and cities, up and down the hills and mountains, along the rivers and lochs, through the forests and glens, all the way around the Scottish coast and back to the names of the streets where we live today, Scottish Place Names is a fascinating, entertaining and informative guide to Scots language and to Scotland.
Geographical Illustrations of Scottish History, Containing the Names of Places Mentioned in Chronicles, Histories, Records, &c. with Corrections of the Corrupted Names, ... by David Macpherson
Title | Geographical Illustrations of Scottish History, Containing the Names of Places Mentioned in Chronicles, Histories, Records, &c. with Corrections of the Corrupted Names, ... by David Macpherson PDF eBook |
Author | David Macpherson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 82 |
Release | 1796 |
Genre | Battlefields |
ISBN |
Geographical Illustrations of Scottish History, Containing the Names of Places Mentioned in Chronicles, Histories, Records, Etc. with Corrections of the Corrupted Names and Explanations of the Difficult and Disputed Points in the Historical Geography of Scotland; the Names Being Alphabetically Arranged, with References to Their Position in the Historical Map of Scotland, which Accompanies the Work; Together with a Compendious Chronology of the Battles to the Year 1603
Title | Geographical Illustrations of Scottish History, Containing the Names of Places Mentioned in Chronicles, Histories, Records, Etc. with Corrections of the Corrupted Names and Explanations of the Difficult and Disputed Points in the Historical Geography of Scotland; the Names Being Alphabetically Arranged, with References to Their Position in the Historical Map of Scotland, which Accompanies the Work; Together with a Compendious Chronology of the Battles to the Year 1603 PDF eBook |
Author | David MacPherson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 68 |
Release | 1796 |
Genre | |
ISBN |