The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames

by Basil Cottle

Explains the meaning and etymology of hundreds of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish first names, localities, and nicknames

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

Reviews

[David Layton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great edition for discovering the origins of British Isles surnames. Entries are written in linguists' dictionary form, so a little deciphering is occasionally needed.

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable tool for the fiction writer