This book provides a broad spectrum of welsh names.
And be both a reference and a guide.
Welsh names for boys and girls are listed together with their meanings.
These include rare and lesser found examples. Allied to those drawn from nature, myth and legend. And indeed be names used by the Welsh today.
Separate lists include names drawn from welsh poetry and celtic sources. Many of these are beautiful and little known.
The names of welsh saints are listed with information about these early holy men and women who part of the Celtic Church.
Then we have welsh surnames. There are varied and balanced with different spellings, associations and influences.
In most surname listings, welsh surnames are only briefly mentioned.
Not in this book.
Rare and uncommon surnames are included as well as those which have been confused or misunderstood.
Indeed the surname listing are extensive and be of particular value to those of welsh heritage. Plus those doing genealogical research.
The influences on welsh surnames are discussed as be aspects of all welsh names.
All in all, this book I hope will be a useful and valid to those who survey its pages. And be a journey of discovery and knowledge for each reader.
And be both a reference and a guide.
Welsh names for boys and girls are listed together with their meanings.
These include rare and lesser found examples. Allied to those drawn from nature, myth and legend. And indeed be names used by the Welsh today.
Separate lists include names drawn from welsh poetry and celtic sources. Many of these are beautiful and little known.
The names of welsh saints are listed with information about these early holy men and women who part of the Celtic Church.
Then we have welsh surnames. There are varied and balanced with different spellings, associations and influences.
In most surname listings, welsh surnames are only briefly mentioned.
Not in this book.
Rare and uncommon surnames are included as well as those which have been confused or misunderstood.
Indeed the surname listing are extensive and be of particular value to those of welsh heritage. Plus those doing genealogical research.
The influences on welsh surnames are discussed as be aspects of all welsh names.
All in all, this book I hope will be a useful and valid to those who survey its pages. And be a journey of discovery and knowledge for each reader.
