What's in Your First Name?

Ever wondered where your first name came from? Discover the history behind English first names and how they evolved . . .

First names are steeped in history and culture revealing much about our ancestors, their lives and beliefs. The BESTSELLING AUTHOR WILLIAM LEWIS uncovers the origins and development of first names in the Western World in this highly entertaining book.

Not only can parental choice be influenced by tradition and family but also by fashion. In the modern era names have arisen through radio, television, films as well as internet personalities.
This unique and fascinating insight takes the reader from the names of ancient Britons in Roman times through to the modern day and the cult of the celebrity.
From Aaron to Zoe 'What's in your First Name' discusses the history of over 1,500 names in common use in English, including the very latest names as well as those dating back over 2,000 years.
PRAISE FOR WILLIAM LEWIS'S WRITING:

• "Wonderful little book"
• "Scholarly and detailed, but immensely readable"
• "The book is one of the most comprehensive I've read on the subject"

Whether you want to understand the origins of your own first name or that of your child's buy 'What's in your First Name?' today to discover the fascinating origins of hundreds of names in Britain and around the world.

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