Scottish First Names
Published on 1. March 1999
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-00-472259-7 (ISBN)
Description
A handy guide to first names with a distinctively Scottish origin or use.
Scottish First Names is the ideal guide for prospective parents seeking a genuinely Scottish forename for their offspring. Concentrating solely on those names of a recognisably Gaelic or Celtic origin, and those with a strong tradition of use north of the border, this attractive little book gives the origins and meanings to over 250 names.
Also included is a pronunciation guide and indicators of noteworthy holders of the names.
Scottish First Names is the ideal guide for prospective parents seeking a genuinely Scottish forename for their offspring. Concentrating solely on those names of a recognisably Gaelic or Celtic origin, and those with a strong tradition of use north of the border, this attractive little book gives the origins and meanings to over 250 names.
Also included is a pronunciation guide and indicators of noteworthy holders of the names.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
60 col illus
Dimensions
Height: 163 mm
Width: 118 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
122 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-472259-7 (9780004722597)
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Person
Julia Cresswell has researched and written extensively on first names for many years. Her books for HarperCollins include the bestselling Gem Babies' Names and the Gem Irish First Names; she also revised the Pocket Reference First Names.