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Genealogy: Names

Professor & Reference/Distance Education Librarian

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Michael Strahan
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When/Where is Mike Available?
Schedule a meeting with Mike weekdays 1-5pm, 8pm-11pm ET

Contact:
Gries Hall Room 32 (temp until 2026)
Library Map in Gries
906-227-2463

Resources About Names

Resources About Names:

Behind the Name: The Etymology and History of FirstNames  Etymological dictionary of first names. The site also features most popular names, namesakes, name days, family tree for names, related names, popularity in some countries, and a name translator. Created and maintained by a hobbyist.

The Century Cyclopedia of Names (1900) (Edited by Benjamin E. Smith. London: The Times.

Ancestry - Discover the meaning and history behind your last name

GenealogyBank - Discover your last name origin & meaning

A Dictionary of First Names (2nd edition)
[Access restricted to the NMU community.  ONLY 5 SIMULTANEOUS USERS]

The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names (2nd edition)
[Access restricted to the NMU community. ONLY 5 SIMULTANEOUS USERS]

A Dictionary of British Place Names (1st ed. rev.)
[Access restricted to the NMU community. ONLY 5 SIMULTANEOUS USERS]

A Dictionary of London Place Names (2nd ed.)
[Access restricted to the NMU community. ONLY 5 SIMULTANEOUS USERS]

Cyndi's List - Names - Locality & Ethnic (British, Cornish, Chinese, etc. - Links to resources)