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v Preface vii Pronunciation Guide ix Abbreviations and Symbols xvii Dictionary of Scandinavian Names Girls Names 3 Boys Names 22 A Guide to Scandinavian Naming Scandinavian Immigration to North America 53 Naming Traditions in Scandinavia 69 Namesakes in the Scandinavian Tradition 80 Adapting Names in Scandinavian America 85 Scandinavian Given Names in Historical Perspective 120 Name Laws 135 Top Names in Scandinavia Today 139 Names from Norse Mythology 146 Name Days 149 Naming Traditions in the Royal Families 159 A Scandinavian Name for Your Baby 173 Definitions 183 References 185 Index 189 Contents ...
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