A handy guide to first names with a distinctively Scottish origin or use. Scottish First Names is the ideal guide for prospective parents seeking a genuinely Scottish forename for their offspring. Concentrating solely on those names of a recognisably Gaelic or Celtic origin, and those with a strong tradition of use north of the border, this attractive little book gives the origins and meanings to over 250 names. Also included is a pronunciation guide and indicators of noteworthy holders of the names.
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Julia Cresswell has researched and written extensively on first names for many years. Her books for HarperCollins include the bestselling Gem Babies' Names and the Gem Irish First Names; she also revised the Pocket Reference First Names.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointing and not worth your time or money,
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This review is from: Scottish First Names (Scottish Collection) (Hardcover)
Seeking a name for your baby that reflects your Scots ancestry? This book does indeed list first names -- about 3 or 4 per PAGE, and you have to read through all the rambling gab to discover what the name means, or its history. Male and female names are mixed together rather than separated. As I've discovered, you are better off buying a Celtic baby name book that cuts to the chase and gives meanings and name variations according to gender.
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A little thin, but not bad,
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This review is from: Scottish First Names (Scottish Collection) (Hardcover)
If you're looking for a reference book on Scottish names, this isn't the book for you. This book is more of a list of the most popular Scottish names that we all knew anyway. Not that that is horrible, but it isn't a reference book by any means. I will say that the book is laid out decently well (alphabetical order), but the male and female names are all mixed together, so, even though they are marked (m) and (f), it's still a little difficult to find a gender specific name.
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