This book provides a broad spectrum of cornish names. And can be used as both a reference and guide. Cornish names for boys and girls with their meanings and associations are listed. These include many rare and beautiful examples.
In the renewed interest in celtic consciousness, many of these names are waiting to be given to children of cornish background and heritage. Allied to those interested in the Celtic World.
In addition names drawn from myths, legends plus nature and poetic sources are listed and explained.
A number of cornish and celtic saints are introduced. All were active in Cornwall during the early period of Christianity. Some are better known, others less so.
An extensive list of cornish surnames is provided. These are varied in meaning and scope. A number have different spelling variants.
In standard surname dictionaries, cornish family names are only partially listed. Thus there a need for a special dictionary that presents a full comprehensive listing. Which includes rare and lesser found examples.
It is hoped that this volume will be helpful for those doing research into cornish names, family connections, genealogy and history.
Plus those interest in celtic elements and the connected world that binds all Celtic Peoples.
=THIS BOOKS CONTAINS MANY BEATIFUL AND UNIQUE CORNISH NAMES=
In the renewed interest in celtic consciousness, many of these names are waiting to be given to children of cornish background and heritage. Allied to those interested in the Celtic World.
In addition names drawn from myths, legends plus nature and poetic sources are listed and explained.
A number of cornish and celtic saints are introduced. All were active in Cornwall during the early period of Christianity. Some are better known, others less so.
An extensive list of cornish surnames is provided. These are varied in meaning and scope. A number have different spelling variants.
In standard surname dictionaries, cornish family names are only partially listed. Thus there a need for a special dictionary that presents a full comprehensive listing. Which includes rare and lesser found examples.
It is hoped that this volume will be helpful for those doing research into cornish names, family connections, genealogy and history.
Plus those interest in celtic elements and the connected world that binds all Celtic Peoples.
=THIS BOOKS CONTAINS MANY BEATIFUL AND UNIQUE CORNISH NAMES=
