Irish Names For Children [Paperback]

Patrick Woulfe (Author), Gerard Slevin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0717106977 | ISBN-13: 978-0717106974 | Publication Date: September 2, 1991 | Edition: Revised

Choosing a name for a child is an important decision for every parent. 'Irish Names for Children' is a handy pocket reference book that provides plenty of information on the origin and meaning of many Irish names.

Recently, there has been a growth in popularity in names that have their roots in the Irish language. This book, which has been enlarged and revised by Gerald Slevin, the former Chief Herald, lists names of ancient Celtic origin with later introductions and reformed Irish spelling.

It also includes names associated with particular Irish families and regions, a complete calendar of Irish saints, and an easy-reference English-Irish name index.

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Language Notes

Text: English

About the Author

Donal Nevin was born in 1924 in Limerick and was educated at the Christian Brothers School, Sexton Street. He worked for forty years with the Irish TUC and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, retiring as general secretary in 1989. He is editor of James Larkin: Lion of the Fold. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: Gill & Macmillan; Revised edition (September 2, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0717106977
• ISBN-13: 978-0717106974
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It a little short on definitions, January 18, 1998

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This review is from: Irish Names For Children (Paperback)

As expected, this book does have many Gaelic names. But I was disappointed because it had very few definitions of the names. It does tell you if a name is popular with a particular family, but that's about it.