Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Christian Names by Charlotte M. Yonge is a comprehensive book that explores the origins and meanings of various Christian names. The author delves into the historical and cultural significance of names, tracing their evolution through different periods of history and across different cultures. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific types of names, such as biblical names, saints' names, and names derived from nature. The author also examines the use of nicknames and the practice of changing one's name throughout history. The book is written in an engaging and informative style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, The History of Christian Names is a fascinating exploration of the importance of names in human culture and history.1884. The author provides a connection between a name and the language, national character and religion it encompasses. Partial Contents: Patriarchal Names, Israelite Names, Greek Mythology, Names from Animals, Latin Names, Names from Roman Deities, Celtic Names, Gaelic Names, Romance Names, Heroic Names, Descriptive Names, Slavonic Names and Modern Nomenclature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
