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A History of Baby Names
The history of names is so ancient that no one know quite where it began. Oral and written history both profess people having names. Earlier names seem to have some sort of meaning, usually descriptive. In contrast, today's names are usually given based upon their popularity or pleasing sounds. Early in prehistory, descriptive names were used continuously. Eventually, a collection of names were formed that identified that particular culture. Today, the meanings of many names are not known, due to the aging history of a name. As time goes on, languages change, and words that formed the original name are often unrecognizable. The rise in Christianity transformed the history of names. Christians were encouraged to name their children after saints and martyrs of the church. Because of this influence, we now see names such as Mary, Martha, Joseph, James, Mark, Paul, and John prominent among many cultures. These names were spread by early missionaries throughout Europe. By the Middle Ages, Christian names were seen predominantly. Each culture had its collection of names, which were a combination of native and early Christian names. However, the naming pools continued to evolve. Modern names often bear little resemblance of their predecessors. Surprisingly, the early Christian names changed very little in comparison. Bynames are additional identifiers used to distinguish two people with the same name. From these bynames, surnames were developed. Surnames are a comparatively recent development. These usually started out as being specific to a person and then became inherited from father to son. This was a common practice between the twelfth and sixteenth century. This practice was adopted first by the aristocracy and later on by the peasants. Bynames came in various types. The patronymic referred to the father, a matronymic referred to the mother, a locative or toponymic indicated where a person was from,and an epithet described the person in some way ( such as their occupation, office, or status). Patronymics are common in almost all European cultures. For example, a man named Ivan whose fatherâ??s name is Nikolay would be know as Ivan Nikolayevich or â??Ivan, son of Nikolayâ??. In Gaelic, the prefix â??Macâ?? is used to form a patronym. An example would be â??MacKenzieâ?? - son of Kenneth. The use of the matronymic is much less common. Common occupational names included Baker, Shepherd, Carpenter, and Wright. The Romans adopted surnames as far back as 2,000 years ago, while other areas of the world were slower to begin using surnames. However, by the Middle Ages, they were used regularly, first by the nobility and then by the gentry. Following the fall of the Roman Empire, Ireland was one of the first countries to adopt surnames. These Irish surnames are found as early as the tenth century. Today's names are influenced by celebrities, common popular names, and biblical names. To find out more about the meaning of your name go to our website. GranMamma is the webmaster at the Baby Names Box - Where you can explore over 6,000 baby names and their meanings. Sub-categories include Disney, J.R. Tolkien names, Fantasy and Folklore names, and many names from the literary classics. Read articles ranging from parenting and family to home and gardening. Be sure to say hi to GranMamma!
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Taming the Terrible Twos Tantrums
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All Children Are Different!
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Baby Blues and Post Natal Depression
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03/11/2020 09:52 AM
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Praise Not Criticism
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I really hate to see harassed mothers angry with their children, shouting and yelling at what appears to be little misdemeanours. I wish they could relax and enjoy their children more. Praise and approval are the easiest way to reward a child and change unwanted behaviours. Constant daily criticism will hurt a child and leave lasting effect, also ridicule and sarcasm must be avoided. Important people in your life as a child create the strongest negative and positive effect, parents, grandparents, peers and teachers.
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Nurturing Discipline
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Potty Training Through the Ages
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Going back in time potty training and all its drama didn't exist. Even today in primitive regions woman carry their children with them all the time and merely hold them out as necessary. Much like childbirth it was a natural happening, nothing out of the ordinary and they were back to work in the fields shortly after giving birth.
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Brain Development in Babies
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Help! Why Does My Baby Cry So Much?
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It really isn't surprising that you are feeling a little fragile,is it. Your body has just been through nine months of carrying and nurturing a little human being followed by a strenuous ordeal of bringing him into the world. Your hormones are all over the place, you are probably exhausted, and you have been woken at all hours, no wonder you feel tearful.
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Flushable Toilet Wipes: Back to Basics
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Tips to Make Your Own Flushable Wet Wipes
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Happy No Fuss Bedtimes
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Electric Breast Pumps And Other Consumer Electronics
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07/15/2019 11:10 AM
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07/10/2019 10:04 AM
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Baby's Potty Training Made Easy
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Looking at the number of books and videos available on potty training now it would appear to be a difficult procedure; but when my three children were small it seemed a fast and simple process. Talking to my sister recently she had no difficulty with her 3 either. The following suggestions should help you navigate potty training easily too.
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07/10/2019 09:54 AM
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For most parents, going through a second pregnancy is a lot easier in terms of knowing what to expect and what to do once the child is born. However, one of the biggest challenges that they have to face is introducing the baby to their first-born.
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07/10/2019 09:54 AM
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4 Amazing Ways To Soothe A Crying Baby Instantly
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A large part of being a parent of a newborn is to have to deal with the constant crying and wailing. While this is natural since babies can't exactly tell you what they want or feel, it's still frustrating for to hear for a tired and sleepless parent.
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07/08/2019 12:00 PM
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4 Effective Tips For Packing For An Overnight Trip With Kids
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07/08/2019 12:00 PM
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The 4 Main Types of Parenting (What's Your Parenting Style?)
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No two sets of parents are the same. Each has different views about discipline and a different set of values they want to instil in their children. But while different in style, parents have the same goal - to create a world full of love for their kids and to guide them every step of the way.
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06/25/2019 03:44 PM
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Stress-Free Bathtimes With Your New Baby
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Hello to all new mums, this maybe an area you are feeling anxious about if you are still adapting to life with your beautiful vuneral little bundle, I would like to offer you some tips for easy safe bathtimes. Just a reminder I am a mother of 3, a former foster parent and teacher, and grandmother of 5 I have heard so many first time Mums saying how worried they were in the early days with their babies so here are some suggestions... Now I agree wet babies that wriggle and often scream at the new experience are slippery and worrying. However if you hold them wrapped in a towel on your knee with their head over the water in front of you as you sit on a chair in front of the baby bath, their neck supported with your hand and thumb, you have a spare hand to wash their hair.
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