What's In A Name? A Popular Explanation Of Ordinary Christian Names Of Men And Women

by Thomas M. Nichols

""What's In A Name? A Popular Explanation Of Ordinary Christian Names Of Men And Women"" is a book written by Thomas Nickle Nichols and originally published in 1859. The book provides an in-depth look at the meanings and origins of common Christian names for both men and women. The book is organized alphabetically by name, with each name accompanied by a detailed explanation of its etymology, history, and cultural significance. Nichols draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, historical records, and folklore, to provide a comprehensive understanding of each name's meaning and symbolism.In addition to its informative content, ""What's In A Name?"" also offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural context of the mid-19th century. Nichols frequently cites contemporary literature and poetry to illustrate the cultural significance of different names, and his explanations often reflect the values and attitudes of his era.Overall, ""What's In A Name?"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and meaning of Christian names, as well as for those interested in the social and cultural context of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 21, 2015

About the author

Dr. Thomas M. Nichols is a professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College and an adjunct professor in the Harvard Extension School. He also taught at Dartmouth College, Georgetown University (where he earned his PhD), and other schools and lecture programs.

He is currently a Senior Associate of the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs, and a Fellow of the International History Institute at Boston University.

He has also been a Fellow of the International Security Program and the Project on Managing the Atom at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

In his Washington days, Professor Nichols was a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a consultant to the U.S. government, and a research analyst for private industry. Later, he served as personal staff for foreign and defense affairs to the late U.S. Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania