• Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names

  • 著者: Megan Taylor
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Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names

著者: Megan Taylor
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  • Do you ever wonder how and why things get their names? On Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names, we'll dive into anything and everything related to names. If you're an onomastics aficionado, this is the place for you!
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Do you ever wonder how and why things get their names? On Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names, we'll dive into anything and everything related to names. If you're an onomastics aficionado, this is the place for you!
© 2023 Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names
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    What's the difference between a Pilgrim and a Puritan? And what do they have to do with Thanksgiving anyway??

    We'll look at the roots of a beloved American holiday and how they connect with the Protestant Revolution.

    Raise your drumsticks in a hearty Huzzah!

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    2023/04/07

    Here comes Peter Cottontail! It's almost time for Easter! 

    But what does Easter mean? How did it get its name?

    Did the Catholics just piggy-back off a holiday for an ancient goddess??

    Let's "hunt" down the answer together! 


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  • We Need to Talk About Kevin (Caoimhin)
    2022/10/13

    I bet you know a lot of Kevins, but when was the last time you saw a baby named Kevin?

    Today we explore Kevins journey from Celtic Saint to American scamp. Learn just how popular (or unpopular) this name really is!

    Sources:

    Articles

    Children's names: Why rich parents set the trend, not celebrities - BBC News


    The Ossianic Society on JSTOR 


    What’s In A Name: The Surprising Rise And Fall (And Rise) Of ‘Kevin’ | by The Establishment | The Establishment | Medium


    Saint Kevin | patron of Dublin | Britannica


    Saint Kevin - Glendalough - World Cultures European (irishcultureandcustoms.com)


    Gaelic Revival | Encyclopedia.com


    Trace your Irish roots - traditional Irish naming pattern (irishcentral.com)


    http://manchesterhistorian.com/2021/what-led-to-the-19th-century-gaelic-revival-by-erin-kilker/ 


    Irish Free State declared - HISTORY 


    Irish in Washington -- The Early Years (1840s to 1890) - HistoryLink.org


    Apparently, Some Countries Really Hate The Name ‘Kevin’ | HuffPost Weird News 


    The Strange German Disease Called "Kevinism": Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? | Discover Magazine


    Digitized Records

    Annals of the Four Masters (ucc.ie) 


    The Annals of Ulster (ucc.ie) 


    Irish Genealogy


    Books

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