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Ireland is famous for its beauty, its magic--and its lyrical names. This one-of-a-kind baby name book offers hundreds of choices for parents-to-be. From ancient to modern names and from popular to rare, this handy resource includes A-to-Z listings on a variety of themes, such as names for redheads, brunettes and blondes; famous Irish personages; Irish saints; magic, myth and legend; Celtic animals and plants; historical events and literature; and alternate spellings.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 166 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Books (April 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425168182
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425168189
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #317,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for reading and reference, June 10, 2003
This charming name book will assist parents in choosing the appropriate Celtic name for their baby as it provides an extensive list of evocative Irish names. But why an Irish name? For some reason, this musical language and the magical legends of Ireland have become very popular in the Anglo-Saxon world and further afield. The introduction discusses trends in the giving of names and mentions the most popular current Irish names. The chapter Little Dark One provides a cursory history of the settling of Ireland by the Celts and then lists and explains suitable names for dark haired people, such as Darcy, Douglas and Duane. In the chapter The Fairest Of Them All there's mention of the Tuatha De Danaan and a discussion of names like Barry, Finbar, Kelly, etc. Red haired people are treated in the next chapters, where some of the more common names are Rory and Rowan, whilst the next chapter deals with names deriving from the root words for light or brightness; these include Aidan and Keegan. A Celtic Menagerie provides names that are connected with animal names or qualities: here you will find Colm, Conan, Conor, Oscar and Ronan. In the chapter titled The Green Isle, names derived from plants are given, including Darren and Tyrone. Warrior names in the next chapter include Casey, Fergal and Kane. Wednesday's Child provides names for less worthy traits, like Doran, Etain and Kennedy. Banshee names include Bevin, Cliona and Una, while names invented by authors include Fiona, Gulliver, Imogen and Vanessa. The next chapter discusses and lists the retranslation back into Irish, of popular Anglophonic names and also provides a list of Irish names with their English translations. The A - Z index lists all the names and their meanings/histories alphabetically and is followed by a calendar of saints' feast days. This interesting read and valuable reference work concludes with a thorough index.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Puts other name-books to shame!, October 5, 2001
This is a literary and unusual name-book - well worth a look if you want to give your child, dog or goldfish an Irish name, but a fascinating read even for the non-parent because of the history of these beautiful names and the interesting way in which the author has grouped them. There are names for redheads, blondes and brunettes, names for warriors and gentlefolk, artistic names, and many others. This is a small gem and a triumph of research. I wish Mr Johnson would give us a similar insight into Native American names or even English names. Anything by this thoughtful writer would be worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A rich and resourceful guide., July 14, 1999
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A rich and resourceful guide. I learned so much about Irish history too. When Caitlin grows up I'll pass along this book to her.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Alright, not the best money ever spent
We got pregnant in Ireland, so wanted an Irish name. This book had a few, mostly older names that I can't pronounce. Wasn't too impressed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mindy Swank

3.0 out of 5 stars LOST IN TRANSIT
THIS WAS A GIFT FOR MY SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW WHO ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD. IT WAS NEVER RECEIVED, HOWEVER THE SELLER WAS NOTIFIED ON APRIL 29 AND A NEW SHIPMENT WAS SENT... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Barbara J. O'toole

1.0 out of 5 stars Surnames not first names!
I am Irish and get very annoyed at the names people mistakenly take to be Irish, including many in this book! Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. MURPHY

1.0 out of 5 stars O'Joke
My husband's from Ireland, so we got this book thinking it would help to make our baby name decision easier. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Power

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Irish Names
If you are looking for a Traditional Irish name this is a great book, but by traditional I mean one no one will be able to pronounce or spell correctly. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Wills

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but ok
This is a good book if it is the first or only one you'll get. I did not like the sections, I found myself using the index then looking up the names. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Military Mommy

5.0 out of 5 stars Eire
This was a really well laid out book. We found one of our girls names in there (Keira) and quite a few others that made it to the list. Read more
Published on May 18, 2007 by TwinGirls2Love

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the return postage...
I ordered this book and was going to return it because it is such poor quality but it wasn't worth the return postage. I put it in the recycling bin instead. Seriously! Read more
Published on October 30, 2006 by E. McCann

2.0 out of 5 stars Rough at best
Only mildly accurate, the clumsy mix of true Gaelic forms along with Anglicizations leaves me a bit put off. Read more
Published on September 16, 2003 by Domhnall O'Donnchadha

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Full for Such a Little Book
I found this book to be quite helpful and full of information. I did expect it to be bigger, as in a physically larger book, but for it's size it is chock-a-block with... Read more
Published on January 31, 2003 by Irish Flair

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