The rich traditions of the Picts and later Celtic peoples in Scotland have given us some of our most beautiful and evocative names. This stunning gift book lists the most popular names for both girls and boys, giving their derivations, pronunciations, meanings and the legends associated with their historical and mythical namesakes. The history of Scotland is full of legends of bravery and dating, from the victories of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce in the Middle Ages to the adventure of Bonnie Prince Charlie - saved by Flora MacDonald - as well as stories of the wars between the clans and the legends of Macbeth and the Black Douglas. The final section of the book includes the names of past Scottish kings and queens for further inspiration. Names, from the ever-popular Stuart, Hamish and Shona to the more unusual Mungo and Ailsa, are accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations and tap into the growing popularity of displaying a cultural affinity in the naming of a child, making The Book of Scottish Names the ideal present for parents-to-be.
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Both in Dundee and educated at Oxford University and the Courtauld Institute of Art, Iain Zaczek has a background in Celtic legend and culture. He has extensively researched and written on the subject and his previous books include Chronicles of the Celts (Collins & Brown), Irish Legends (Collins & Brown), Ancient Ireland (Collins & Brown) and The Book of Irish Names (Cima Books).
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This review is from: The Book of Scottish Names (Paperback)
Our family has 5 children, all of whom have been given Irish/Scotish/Celtic names to honor their heritage. I bought this book when we were in the process of naming #5. The book only has 213 names and the text is cluttered with large illustrations that make the page count misleading. The text does offer history about the names and pronunciation guides, but most of the names do not require a pronunciation guide. There are some really common names included in the book: Abigail, David, Robert, Ann, among others.
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