Irish Names
Irish Names by Donnchadh Ó Corráin is a scholarly guide published by Lilliput Press in 1990, comprising 188 pages in English. This edition presents a comprehensive exploration of nearly a thousand Irish names derived from a rich array of historical sources, including annals, genealogies, and epic poetry. It serves as both a resource for parents seeking names and a significant record of Irish history and culture.
Readers will discover the background and meanings of these names, which reflect the extraordinary variety found in early medieval Ireland. While only a small selection of the twelve thousand recorded names remains in contemporary use, this book provides valuable insights into the society from which they originated. The work is an essential reference for those interested in the fields of linguistics, etymology, and genealogy, offering a deeper understanding of Ireland’s linguistic heritage.
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The Lilliput Press is delighted to be once again making available this quintessential guide to Irish names, a scholarly and authoritative classic now in its sixth reprinting. Listing almost a thousand names selected from the enormous wealth of historical sources – annals, genealogies, myth, legend and epic poetry – that make up the literature of early medieval Ireland, this is not only a book for parents-to-be, but also an important record of Irish history and culture. Of the extraordinary variety of names available to the early Irish – some twelve thousand are recorded – only a handful are in current use. This indispensible work of reference explains the background and meaning of these names, providing a fascinating insight into the society in which they had their origin.
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