Irish Names - The Origins, Meanings & Legacy

With nearly a thousand names selected from a wealth of historical sources – annals, genealogies, myth and epic poetry – that make up the literature of early medieval Ireland, this is not only a book for parents-to-be, but also an important record of Irish history and culture. Of the extraordinary variety of names available to the early Irish – some twelve thousand are recorded – only a handful are in current use. This book explains the background and meaning of these names and provides a fascinating insight into the society in which their owners lived.