Discover a ready-to-use reference of personal names with origins and variants.
This compact edition presents a wealth of male and female names, tracing their linguistic roots and meanings so you can understand and choose with confidence.
The book lays out names alphabetically, offering etymology in plain language and noting common spellings or forms. It’s a practical tool for students, writers, historians, and anyone curious about the history behind a name.
- Clear, concise etymologies for hundreds of names from various languages.
- Variant spellings and historical forms to help with research or naming decisions.
- Alphabetical organization that makes quick lookups easy for study or drafting.
- Applicable to personal naming choices, naming in fiction, or scholarly reference.
Ideal for readers who want a trustworthy, no-nonsense guide to classic given names and their origins.