History of Christian names

"History of Christian Names" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a detailed exploration of personal names throughout history. The book examines the roots and significances of Christian names, revealing their relationships with language, culture, and religion in different parts of the world. Yonge's research shows how names carry national identities and demonstrate the principles of communities. In the book's introduction, the author shares her reasons for studying names for many years. She talks about the challenges she encountered when finding reliable information about Christian names, particularly because former scientific work was sometimes wrong. Yonge describes how she intends to organize names by language and meaning instead of just listing them alphabetically.