This collection of articles on medieval and renaissance names is intended to help historical re-creators to choose authentic names. These articles were gathered from various places, and some of them appear elsewhere. In all cases, the copyright on each article belongs to its authors.

The first time you come here, please read the introduction; you'll find links to some pages that answer a lot of common questions.

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Personal Names in Specific Cultures

Names of Things (including places, ships, buildings, clans, military units, and orders of chivalry)

Articles in preparation, currently available only to members of the Academy of S. Gabriel.

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