title: The Celtic Book Of Names: Traditional Names from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
author:  D. J. Conway 
description: Conway, who has written numerous books on Celtic topics (e.g., Celtic Magic, Llewellyn, 1990) features traditional names from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales but not Cornwall, the Isle of Man, or Brittany. The book is arranged alphabetically by first names, surnames, and names associated with myths and legends, and the introduction provides a succinct history of the Celts. Interestingly, many first names have become surnames, especially in Ireland and Scotland. For example, O'Brien means "son of Brien" and mac Cumail refers to the son of Cumail. Correct pronunciation for personal names is given where spelling differs from pronunciation, but there are times when pronunciation is impossible to determine. Accent marks are highlighted as well. Conway suggests that readers use a dependable Gaelic dictionary for the Celtic country of choice. This is a good reference source, complete with bibliography and snippets of history sprinkled throughout. Celtic descendants living in North America should like this title; a less comprehensive choice is Loreto Todd's Celtic Names for Children (Irish American, 1998).ALarry R. Little, Penticton P.L., BC <br />Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
zlib_text: Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5)
  
  By Kevin Hearne
  
  Pronunciation Guide
  
  If you’re an old hand with the series, then you know that some of the Irish
  names can be challenging if you try to say them according to English spelling
  rules. Since I have a lot of Irish names in this book, I’m taking the
  opportunity to repeat some names that I haven’t addressed since Hounded. As
  always, this guide is intended to help those who’d like to say everything
  correctly in their head. There is no requirement to do so, and I won’t be
  annoyed if you pronounce things however you like—especially since these are
  presented largely in the Ulster dialect, and folks who speak in the Munster
  dialect would pronounce them differently anyway. You’re supposed to have fun,
  dang it, so have fun whether you say these correctly or not! There won’t be a
  test later.
  
  Irish
  
  Aenghus Óg = AN gus OHG (Epic douche. Dead now)
  
  Brighid = BREE yit (First Among the Fae, her magical powers are rivaled only
  by those of the Mor