Download or read book Scottish Forenames written by Donald Whyte and published by Birlinn Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides origins and meanings for hundreds of Scottish forenames in an A-Z format. This book includes famous and infamous Scots who gave names popularity or notoriety, and also lists the earliest occurrence of a name in Scotland. The book features examples from throughout Scottish history: Judith, niece of William the Conqueror, the ancestress of many Scottish kings; St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland because a cloud in the shape of a cross appeared in the sky above a 10th-century battlefield, bringing victory to the Picts and the Scots over the Saxons; the effects of the Norman Conquest, the Reformation and royal births; and the impact of today's movie stars and sports heroes on the popularity of forenames.
Download or read book Traditional Scottish First Names written by Gail Dixon-Smith and published by Constable. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Surnames of Scotland written by George F. Black and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 2181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, Black's The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history. An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.
Download or read book Scottish Baby Names written by Betty Kirkpatrick and published by Crombie Jardine Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Family Tree Scottish Genealogy Guide written by Amanda Epperson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover your Scottish roots! You take the high road, and I'll take the low--and your family tree will be in Scotland before you know it. This book will help you uncover your Scottish heritage, from identifying your immigrant ancestor to tracking down records in the old country. With help from Scottish genealogy expert Amanda Epperson, you'll learn about church records, civil registrations, censuses, and more, plus how to find them in online databases and in archives. Inside, you'll find: • Basic information on how to start family history research, including identifying and tracing immigrant ancestors • Step-by-steps for finding and using records from both the United States and Scotland • Crash-course guides to Scottish history, geography, surnames, and naming conventions Whether your ancestors hail from the Highlands or the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, this book will help you grow your family tree in Scotland.
Download or read book Scottish Surnames written by Donald Whyte and published by Birlinn Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetical arrangement of names with brief history for each.
Download or read book The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames written by Clifford Stanley Sims and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finding Your Scottish Ancestors written by Kirsty F Wilkinson and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing family history has become increasingly popular over the last few decades and the availability of many records online means that those fortunate enough to have Scottish ancestors can easily access many of the sources they need to build their family tree. However, as research progresses, most family historians will eventually hit the dreaded 'brick wall' and find themselves unable to proceed further. This book provides a wealth of information, advice and techniques to help solve these genealogy problems and gives family historians the tools they need to track down even the most elusive forebears. Contents include: sources for Scottish family history research, both traditional archives and online resources; techniques for searching and interpreting genealogical records; planning and recording research and, finally, common genealogy problems and their solutions.
Download or read book Scottish Surnames written by David Philip Dorward and published by Mercat Press Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively and informative guide to familiar Scottish names. Some names are native to Scotland, others arrived with immigrants, and some are included because they illustrate curious features of history or derivation.
Download or read book Scottish Surnames and Families written by Donald Whyte and published by Birlinn Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one of the most authoritative and detailed works available on Scotland's families. Entries are listed alphabetically, providing historical and geographical information for each name.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming written by Carole Hough and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this handbook, scholars from around the world offer an up-to-date account of the state of the art in different areas of onomastics, in a format that is both useful to specialists in related fields and accessible to the general reader. Since Ancient Greece, names have been regarded as central to the study of language, and this has continued to be a major theme of both philosophical and linguistic enquiry throughout the history of Western thought. The investigation of name origins is more recent, as is the study of names in literature. Relatively new is the study of names in society, which draws on techniques from sociolinguistics and has gradually been gathering momentum over the last few decades. The structure of this volume reflects the emergence of the main branches of name studies, in roughly chronological order. The first Part focuses on name theory and outlines key issues about the role of names in language, focusing on grammar, meaning, and discourse. Parts II and III deal with the study of place-names and personal names respectively, while Part IV outlines contrasting approaches to the study of names in literature, with case studies from different languages and time periods. Part V explores the field of socio-onomastics, with chapters relating to the names of people, places, and commercial products. Part VI then examines the interdisciplinary nature of name studies, before the concluding Part presents a selection of animate and inanimate referents ranging from aircraft to animals, and explains the naming strategies adopted for them.
Download or read book A Genealogist s Guide to Gaelic Names written by Connie Ellefson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Gaelic names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Gaelic names.You’ll also find: • Gaelic naming patterns and traditions • Scottish emigration patterns • A pronunciation guide
Download or read book Medieval Scotland written by Alexander Grant and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new paperback edition brings together the latest thoughts on the development of the medieval Scottish kingdom. Thirteen contributors explore the central themes in medieval Scottish history - the interplay between Celtic and feudal influences; crown-magnate relations; local and national relations; and the political definition of the kingdom.
Download or read book Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors written by Tristram Clarke and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised and updated 7th edition of the bestselling guide to easily discovering more about your Scottish ancestry. Scotland has the best-maintained records and facilities of any country in the world for undertaking family research, and now that the National Archives of Scotland are available online they can be consulted by anyone from whatever country. Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors is the National Archives’ official guide and is written in an accessible style from the unique perspective of a custodian of the records. It details all the latest internet developments, including a chapter on family history on the web. It also points to more traditional resources, explaining step by step how to research records of births, marriages and wills. “Excellent help with every phase of genealogical research . . . This book will be a valuable finding aid for many people using the Scottish Record Office, and by no means only for the family historian.” —Books in Scotland “Includes the sort of online sources that have transformed the field since its first publication in 1990, this guide is indispensable for the serious investigator.” —The Scotsman
Download or read book An Inquiry Into the Genealogy and Present State of Ancient Scottish Surnames written by William Buchanan and published by . This book was released on 1820 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames written by Clifford Stanley Sims and published by Rutland, Vt : C. E. Tuttle Company. This book was released on 1969 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A listing of Scottish surnames and their places of origin, along with a list of Christian names and their meanings.
Download or read book Genealogy and Surnames written by William Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primarily English and Scottish surnames, with a few foreign names, are discussed.
