Historisches Deutsches Vornamenbuch: Band 5: Nachträge und Korrekturen (Nachtrage Und Korrekturen) (German Edition)

Volume 5 contains addenda to Volumes 1 to 4, together with a revised comprehensive bibliography. The HDV is the first German dictionary of first names that documents the occurrence and distribution of nearly every first name given in the German language area since 1400, using evidence from numerous printed and other sources. It provides a foundation for further research into the history of German personal names and will also be of value in genealogical research. The alphabetical entries give information on the meaning (etymology), use and legitimacy of the names, together with their correct pronunciation and spelling, give the patrons, and quote relevant literature.

The HDV is the first German dictionary of first names that documents the occurrence and distribution of nearly every first name given in the German language area since 1400, using evidence from numerous printed and other sources. It provides a foundation for further research into the history of German personal names and will also be of value in genealogical research. The alphabetical entries give information on the meaning (etymology), use and legitimacy of the names, together with their correct pronunciation and spelling, give the patrons, and quote relevant literature.

Review text: "Selten kann man Bücher annoncieren, bei denen man zweifelt, ob man das Staunen oder die Freude als dominante Reaktion nennen soll."Dietz Bering in: Germanistik 3-4/2007 I-XV_.pdf 001-076_.pdf 077-152_.pdf 153-222_.pdf 223-304_.pdf 305-379_.pdf 380-472_.pdf 473-540_.pdf 541-581_.pdf 582-583_.pdf 584-689_.pdf Band 5 enthält Nachträge zu den Bänden 1 bis 4 sowie eine erweiterte und überarbeitete Gesamtbibliographie.