Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious

"Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious" by Leopold Wagner is a reference book that explores the fascinating world of names and where they come from. Written in the 1800s, it digs into the history and meanings packed into different names, from people's names to places all over the world, even important words from the past. The author kicks things off by explaining why he wrote the book and chose its title, hoping to get everyone interested, not just the experts. It's more than just a listing of names; this book wants to show how names help us understand history and connect to the world around us, asking everyone to think about the hidden stories names can tell.