Jan 14, 2019 | Blog, Celtic Roots, Historical Events
Burns night traditions, including haggis and hard drinking will be a stern test for those who have committed to ‘Dry January’. This applies especially if you are Scottish! In this article, we look at Burns night traditions, and the merriment involved in this most...
Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins Does your surname originate in Cornwall (known in Cornish as ‘Kernow’)? Have you ever wondered where your Cornish surname derived from in this fascinating and mysterious corner of Britain? Cornish surnames can now...
Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, The Meaning of Surnames
Scottish Surnames have a long and often troubled past. The Romans name it Caledonia, the Gaels called it Alba, but today it’s known as Scotland, a country with a rich and complex history. After surviving many invasions and battles over the centuries, it’s only apt...
Apr 20, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots
Planning a Clan Gathering takes some organisation and is a great opportunity for you to meet other family members, share history and have a good get together. Have you ever thought about organising a Family or Clan Gathering? The task can seem a daunting one, but here...
Mar 20, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, Tracing Family History
Trace your Welsh Ancestors with our handy guide. Our friends at Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine have kindly provided the following article, with great tips and links. As the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? series traced the family tree of Welsh-born comedian...
Feb 9, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, Irish Family History, Tracing Family History
Tracing your Irish roots is not an easy task. At Hall of Names, we have many visitors to our website, hoping to discover more about their Celtic roots and the meaning and history of their Irish name. Our database has over a million surname histories, including...