Behind the Name
the etymology and history of surnames
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Reference

Onelook Dictionaries An excellent site that allows you to search several different online dictionaries (including mine) at once.

Ethnologue Provides information on practically any language in existence.

Linguistics Links Maintained by the University of Rochester.

YourDictionary.com A listing of online dictionaries and other language tools.

Etymology

Take Our Word for It A weekly etymology magazine.

Word Play Lots of great links to word related sites.

Dave Wilton's Etymology Page Origins of several words.

Pandora's Word Box Etymology and mythology.

Medfriendly.com Includes the etymology of medical terms.

Other Surname Sites

Surname Origin List Includes origins and meanings.

Last Names Meanings Dictionary Includes origins and meanings.

Czech Surnames

English Surnames (northeastern England only)

German Surnames

Irish Surnames One

Irish Surnames Two

Polish Surnames

American Name Society Devoted to all aspects of all types of names.

Commercial Sites

Origins.net English and Scottish surname origins.

YouNique4U Gifts Personalized gifts.

Chinese Name Translation Have your name translated into Chinese.

Names.com Surname histories and coats of arms.

House Of Heritage Personalized first name products and surname histories.

Word Stones Have your name engraved on a small stone!

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