| Genealogical research is largely based on namesbut what is the origin of namessurnames, first names and place names. A knowledge of their derivation and how they are connected affords an increased understanding of the genealogical research process.
You will constantly be reminded of the inter-relationship of the names of places and people. You will also find references to the inter-connected naming of many thingsas diverse as buildings, festivals and special daysall of which have some bearing on the search for a family''s history.
Course Content
Module 1
Introduction
Understanding Names
Spelling
Introduction to Orthography
Normal Spelling Variation
Phonetics & Spelling
Strategy for Research
Spelling Groupings on Indexes
Old Parochial Registers of Scotland
Foreign Alphabets
Spelling & Pronunciation in Documents
Module 2
Surnames
What Is a Surname?
Derivation of Surnames
Location Names
Topographical Surnames
Habitational Surnames
Regional & Ethnic Surnames
Foundlings with Location Names
Occupational Names
Nicknames
Patronymics
English Patronymics
Patronymics from Pet Names & Diminutives
Scottish Patronymics
Irish Patronymics
Welsh Patronymics
Scandinavian Patronymics
Patronymic Affixes
Researching with Patronymics
Indexing Patronymic Names
Parish Register Technique for Patronymics
Module 3
Surnames
Continued
Polygenetic Surnames
Extra Differentiating Surnames
English By-Names
Scottish 'Tee Names' or 'Teetles'
Canadian 'Styling'
Welsh By-Names
Aliases
Surname Changes
Change by Choice
Change by Circumstance
Differentiation of People & Families
Swedish Army Names
Replacing Common Surnames
Errors in Records
Homes of British Surnames
English Surnames
Scots Surnames
Welsh Surnames
Irish Surnames
Cornish Surnames
Manx Surnames
Jewish Surnames
Gypsy Surnames
Working With Surnames
Which is the surname?
Did Your Name Come with the Conqueror?
The Evidence
The Men
The Families Descending from Them
Other Surnames from France
Descent from Earlier Anglo-Saxons & Celts
Pedigree Bibliographies
Surname Dictionaries
Surnames in Latin or Abbreviated?
One-Name Studies
Surname Frequency
Geographical Distribution
A Study in Welsh Surname Distribution
The SurnameFather Link
No Surname
Module 4
Given Names
Basic Indo-European Naming System
Sources of Given Names
Origin of Our Set of Given Names
Meaning of Names
Religious Names
Royal & Aristocratic Names
Traditional Celtic Names
Influence of Modern Culture
Use of Surnames as Given Names
Other Sources of Given Names
Latin Versions of Given Names
Rank & Status Given Names
Gypsy Given Names
Black Given Names
Reasons for Choice of Names
Fashion & Respectability
Social Class Association
Euphony
Initials
Surname Influences
Originality
Associated Characteristics
Nickname Considerations
Sibling Influence
Family Tradition
Gender Non-specific Names
Middle Names
Mistaken Names
Foundlings
Change of Given Name
Non-Names
Given Names Found in Indexes & Online Sources
Module 5
Place Names
Jurisdictional Names in Genealogy
Names Ancient & Modern
Civil & Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions
Hierarchy of Jurisdictions
They Were Born Where?
Etymology of Place Names
Sources of Place Names
Landmarks
Prehistoric Features
Boundaries & Meeting Places
Watery Places
Animals in Place Names
Plants in Place Names
People in Place Names
Personal Names
Occupations in Place Names
The Languages Used in Place Names
Old British Place Names
Roman Place-Names
Latin Words in English Place Names
Germanic/Anglo-Saxon Place Names
Scandinavian Place Names
Norman French Place Names
Comparison of Introduced Names
A Gallimaufry of Place Names
Field Names
Street Names
How Streets Are Named
Street Names Abolished & Altered
No Roads in the City of London!
Inn Names
Oddly Named Places
Module 6
A Miscellany of Names
Categories of Names
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Eponyms
Relationships & Forms of Address
Names for Days
Saints' Days
Strays
'Suitable' Occupations
Unusual Combinations of Names
Most unpronounceable surnameSqulthz
Further Reading
Appendix
English Hundreds, Liberties, Wapentakes & Wards
Welsh Hundreds
Topographical Glossary
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