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Many given names have variants and dialectical forms. Dominique may also be found as Demange. Isabelle may be called Babet. An example of a book about name meanings, variants, and places of origin is: | Many given names have variants and dialectical forms. Dominique may also be found as Demange. Isabelle may be called Babet. An example of a book about name meanings, variants, and places of origin is: | ||
=== Given Names in Foreign Languages === | === Given Names in Foreign Languages === | ||
'''Because genealogical records were kept in various languages, you may find your ancestor's name in different languages at different times.'''<br> | '''Because genealogical records were kept in various languages, you may find your ancestor's name in different languages at different times.'''<br> | ||
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*Janowowa, Wanda, et al. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/103656 '''Słownik imion'''] (Dictionary of names).'' Wrocław, Germany: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, 1975. (FHL book Ref 940 D4si; film 1181578 item 2; fiche 6,000,839.) Names are listed alphabetically by the Polish name, as the author is Polish. An index at the back gives the Polish form of each name. Use that name to find the 23 translations in the main list. | *Janowowa, Wanda, et al. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/103656 '''Słownik imion'''] (Dictionary of names).'' Wrocław, Germany: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, 1975. (FHL book Ref 940 D4si; film 1181578 item 2; fiche 6,000,839.) Names are listed alphabetically by the Polish name, as the author is Polish. An index at the back gives the Polish form of each name. Use that name to find the 23 translations in the main list. | ||
==For Further Reading== | |||
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. ''Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille (Etymological dictionary of surnames)''. Paris, France: Perrin, 1991. (FHL book 944 D46m; not on microfilm.) | |||
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<br> [[fr:France Noms personnels]] | <br> [[fr:France Noms personnels]] | ||