Are you looking for A Scandinavian name for your baby? The names of
Norse gods and heroes? The history and meaning of Scandinavian
first names? Variations and alternate spellings for common
Scandinavian names? Naming traditions and customs in Norway,
Sweden, and Denmark? A Handbook of Scandinavian Names includes a
dictionary of more than fifteen hundred given names from Norway,
Sweden, and Denmark, plus some from Iceland and Finland. Each entry
provides a guide to pronunciation and the origin and meaning of the
name. Many entries also include variations and usage in the
Scandinavian countries and famous bearers of the name. Adding
engaging context to the dictionary section is an extensive
comparative guide to naming practices. The authors discuss
immigration to North America from Scandinavia and the ways given
names and surnames were adapted in the New World. Also included in
the book is a history of Scandinavian names, information on Name
Days, and discussion of significant names from mythology and
history, including naming traditions in royal families. Winner,
Reference Book of the Year, Midwest Book Awards Finalist, USA Best
Books Award for Parenting/Family Reference "
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