Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names

We Need to Talk About Kevin (Caoimhin)


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I bet you know a lot of Kevins, but when was the last time you saw a baby named Kevin?

Today we explore Kevins journey from Celtic Saint to American scamp. Learn just how popular (or unpopular) this name really is!

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Articles

Children's names: Why rich parents set the trend, not celebrities - BBC News


The Ossianic Society on JSTOR 


What’s In A Name: The Surprising Rise And Fall (And Rise) Of ‘Kevin’ | by The Establishment | The Establishment | Medium


Saint Kevin | patron of Dublin | Britannica


Saint Kevin - Glendalough - World Cultures European (irishcultureandcustoms.com)


Gaelic Revival | Encyclopedia.com


Trace your Irish roots - traditional Irish naming pattern (irishcentral.com)


http://manchesterhistorian.com/2021/what-led-to-the-19th-century-gaelic-revival-by-erin-kilker/ 


Irish Free State declared - HISTORY 


Irish in Washington -- The Early Years (1840s to 1890) - HistoryLink.org


Apparently, Some Countries Really Hate The Name ‘Kevin’ | HuffPost Weird News 


The Strange German Disease Called "Kevinism": Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? | Discover Magazine


Digitized Records

Annals of the Four Masters (ucc.ie) 


The Annals of Ulster (ucc.ie) 


Irish Genealogy


Books

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Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of NamesBy Megan Taylor

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