What's In A Name? A Popular Explanation Of Ordinary Christian Names Of Men And Women

by Thomas M. Nichols

""What's In A Name? A Popular Explanation Of Ordinary Christian Names Of Men And Women"" is a book written by Thomas Nickle Nichols and published in 1859. The book provides an explanation of the origins and meanings of common Christian names for both men and women. It explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these names originated, and provides insight into the personalities and characteristics associated with each name. The book is intended for a general audience and offers an engaging and informative look at the significance of names in Christian culture. Overall, ""What's In A Name?"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and meaning of names, particularly those with a Christian background.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.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 21, 2015

About the author

Dr. Thomas M. Nichols is a professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College and an adjunct professor in the Harvard Extension School. He also taught at Dartmouth College, Georgetown University (where he earned his PhD), and other schools and lecture programs.

He is currently a Senior Associate of the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs, and a Fellow of the International History Institute at Boston University.

He has also been a Fellow of the International Security Program and the Project on Managing the Atom at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

In his Washington days, Professor Nichols was a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a consultant to the U.S. government, and a research analyst for private industry. Later, he served as personal staff for foreign and defense affairs to the late U.S. Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania