Names and Naming Patterns in England 1538-1700

by Scott Smith-Bannister

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198206637
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/02/1997
Series:	Oxford Historical Monographs
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.69(d)
Lexile:	1420L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

"[An] excellent work....Smith-Bannister's carefully crafted and closely reasoned study of English names is a welcome addition to our knowledge."—Albion

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