Jewish Name and Armory References
NAMES
Kaganoff, Benzion C. A Dictionary of Jewish Names & Their History.
Schocken Books: New York, 1977. This book is only of marginal use
in the SCA. There are not many dates, and there are too many sweeping
generalities. Furthermore, it deals more with last names than with given
names, and the last names it deals with are frequently from after our
period. Recommended only if you already understand Jewish naming
practices. (JA)
Side, Smadar Shir. The Complete Book of Hebrew Baby Names. Harper
& Row: New York, 1989. A through listing of Hebrew names grouped
by gender. Modern as well as period Hebrew names are used, and it is
difficult for someone who does not understand Hebrew names to
distinguish between them. Recommended, but should be used with care,
or better still by someone who understands Jewish naming practices.
(JA)
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