[antir-heralds] Irish naming info

[Wenyeva atte grene]

Heather Geer wrote:
> I've been trying to find information on the web about Irish names, 
> particularly early period, though I'm interested in all periods. I've
>  found plenty of supposed information online, however, I don't know
> what sites, or books for that matter are actually good sources and
> which ones are not. The other issue is trying to figure out the
> actual pronunciation so I would know if the names that look good on
> paper actually sound good when spoken.
> 
> I don't even know where to start. Can anyone help or point me in the
> direction of someone or someplace that can?

Hello,

The Medieval Names Archive is absolutely the best place to start. 
http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/irish.shtml is their Irish and Manx names 
page. The sources linked to there are good. There are also some links 
that will help you figure out pronunciation.

Cheers,
W

-- 
Wenyeva atte grene * "In tenebris lux"
Armorum Servula, quam Ancoram Caeruleam dicunt
pro multiloquio in Curia, finivit vjd
Per chevron argent and vert, three beacons counterchanged.