Irish Names

The Origins, Meanings, and Legacy of Ireland’s Traditional Names

Donncha O'Corrain, Fidelma Maguire (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

192 Seiten

2018
The Lilliput Press Ltd (Verlag)
9780946640669 (ISBN)

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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.

Irish Names is a fascinating exploration of Ireland’s rich naming heritage, offering nearly nearly a thousand authentic names drawn from the annals, genealogies, mythology and historical literature of early medieval Ireland. Carefully curated by esteemed scholars Donnchadh Ó Corráin and Fidelma Maguire, this book is both a practical resource for name selection and a cultural treasure trove. Each entry includes historical context, linguistic origins, meanings, anglicised forms, and connections to saints, kings or legendary figures.

From the noble strength of Áed to the poetic elegance of Áine, Irish Names reveals the cultural depth and historical resonance behind traditional Irish names. With thoughtful commentary and a comprehensive index, this volume is essential for anyone interested in Irish heritage, genealogy, or the enduring power of names to carry identity across generations.

Donnchadh Ó Corráin (1942-2017) was an Irish historian and Professor Emeritus of Medieval History at University College Cork. In 1982, he founded the Medieval Academy of Ireland and established its journal, Peritia, which he edited from its first edition until the year before his death. He published extensively on Irish history throughout his career. Fidelma Maguire is Ó Corráin’s wife and before her retirement was a teacher of history.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.1.2018
Verlagsort	Dublin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	136 x 216 mm
Gewicht	250 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Hilfswissenschaften
ISBN-13	9780946640669 / 9780946640669
Zustand	Neuware