Names Through the Ages

Rating:
Summary: Really interesting book
Review: This book was really pretty good for authors looking to name their historical fiction characters. It's not so good for parents, because it has no pronounciation key. But it is pretty extensive, divided first by geography and then by chronology. Includes meanings and origins for loads of names, as well as a short bit about the culture of the time -- especially as it relates to names. Mostly first names but sometimes last names as well. Very good. Includes American, English, Irish, Welsh, and French.

Rating:
Summary: Really interesting book
Review: This book was really pretty good for authors looking to name their historical fiction characters. It's not so good for parents, because it has no pronounciation key. But it is pretty extensive, divided first by geography and then by chronology. Includes meanings and origins for loads of names, as well as a short bit about the culture of the time -- especially as it relates to names. Mostly first names but sometimes last names as well. Very good. Includes American, English, Irish, Welsh, and French.