Irish Names (eBook)

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

Donncha O'Corrain, Fidelma Maguire (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2018
188 Seiten
The Lilliput Press (Verlag)
9781843512059 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Autor

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.1.2018
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Hilfswissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: ancestral culture • ancestral names • ancestral record • Ancient Civilization • ancient genealogy • ancient heritage • ancient ireland • ancient names • ancient origins • ancient roots • Ancient Texts • annals • baby name book • baby names • Celtic • Celtic Heritage • Celtic mythology • Celtic names • Cultural History • Cultural importance • Cultural Insight • cultural legacy • Cultural Meanings • cultural names • Cultural Preservation • Donnchadh Ó Corráin • early Gaelic • early Irish • Early Medieval • early society • epic heritage • Epic Poetry • ethnic roots • Family history • Family Names • female names • forgotten names • Gaelic • gaelic culture • Gender-neutral Names • Genealogy • Heritage • heritage book • historical context • Historical insight • historical legacy • Historical Linguistics • historical names • historical reference • Historical research • historical significance • historical texts • History • I • Identity • Identity preservation • Ireland • Ireland’s past • iri • Irish • Irish ancestry • Irish annals • Irish baby names • Irish Clans • Irish culture • Irish epic • Irish epic tales • Irish etymology • irish family • Irish genealogies • Irish grammar • Irish heritage • Irish History • Irish identity • Irish Influence • Irish knowledge • Irish language • irish legends • Irish linguistics • Irish Literature • Irish mythology • Irish name list • Irish naming • Irish naming book • Irish naming customs • Irish naming history • Irish origin • Irish past • Irish phonetics • Irish pride • Irish roots • Irish society • Irish surnames • irish tales • Irish traditions • Irish tribes • Legend • legendary heritage • legendary names • linguistic History • Literary heritage • literary names • male names • Medieval • Medieval History • medieval Irish • Medieval Literature • Medieval sources • Myth • mythological names • name book • name collection • name etymology • name guide • name history • name meanings • name origins • name preservation • name resource • names • names with meaning • name tradition • Naming • naming heritage • naming patterns • Naming traditions • old irish • old traditions • origin stories • parents-to-be • Personal Names • preserved names • rare names • Reference • Reference book • rich heritage • timeless names • Tradition • traditional heritage • traditional irish • traditional names • uncommon names • unique names
• ISBN-13: 9781843512059 / 9781843512059