Names and Naming Patterns in England 1538-1700
| AUTHOR | Smith-Bannister, Scott |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (10/02/1997) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
This is a study of names given to children born in England between 1538 and 1700. Drawing on statistical data from forty English parishes, Scott looks at the most commonly used names, how children came to be given these names, why they were often named after their godparents and parents, and how social status affected the names chosen.
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ISBN-13:
9780198206637
ISBN-10:
0198206631
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.69 x 8.50 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Genealogy & Heraldry
Reference | Europe - Great Britain - General
Reference | Linguistics - General
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
929.409
Library of Congress Control Number:
97225842
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This is a study of names given to children born in England between 1538 and 1700. Drawing on statistical data from forty English parishes, Scott looks at the most commonly used names, how children came to be given these names, why they were often named after their godparents and parents, and how social status affected the names chosen.
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