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The Book Of Irish Names By Iain Zaczek And Jacqui Mair, History &
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The Celtic tradition has given us some of our most beautiful and evocative names. This gift book lists the most popular names for both boys and girls, giving their derivations, pronunciations, meanings and the legends associated with historical and mythical namesakes. The saints' days for every month are also included, allowing a child's birth to be matched to the name of his or her birthday saint. The names, from the ever-popular Liam and Bridget to the more unusual Aoife and Lochlainn, are accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations and tap into the growing popularity of displaying a cultural affinity in the naming of a child. The size of this book is 21cm in height and 14.8cm wide with 127 pages
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The Celtic tradition has given us some of our most beautiful & evocative names. This gift book lists the most popular names for both boys & girls, giving their derivations, pronunciations, meanings & the legends associated with historical & mythical namesakes. The saints' days for every month are also included, allowing a child's birth to be matched to the name of his or her birthday saint. The names, from the ever-popular Liam & Bridget to the more unusual Aoife & Lochlainn, are accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations & tap into the growing popularity of displaying a cultural affinity in the naming of a child. The size of this book is 21cm in height & 14.8cm wide with 127 pages

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