The Celtic Book Of Names: Traditional Names from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

by D.J. Conway

A comprehensive collection of first names and surnames includes common Celtic myths and legends related to specific names, as well as historical references, pronunciations, and variants that can help prospective parents choose a name or help genealogical researchers trace their roots. Original.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca to New Age and Eastern philosophies; plus history, the magical arts, philosophy, customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998, she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice, a Pagan magazine.

She lives a rather quiet life, with most of her time spent researching and writing.

Reviews

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

i enjoyed reading this. It helped me solve how some celtic names are pronounced, how the word celtic is pronounced! (always with a hard "C",like a "K', except if you're talking about the Boston basketball team) and was a fun jaunt into my celtic heritage.