You’re Something Else
by Gene Kruckemyer
The chance is pretty good that You’re Something Else—at least your first name might be.
Such as: A female wolverine is an Angeline, a recently married man who had been a committed bachelor is a Benedict, and Jess is a thin strap used in falconry to tether a bird on a training glove.
These and more than 1,000 other first names that mean something else have been collected for this fun, informative and sometimes surprising resource. Whatever your name, this book is for you to learn about yourself and others.
Geneonym of the Week
Victoria – a low four-wheeled carriage for two with a folding top and a raised seat in front for the driver
The names in this book comprise a new category of words I’ve been calling geneonyms, beginning with the prefix gene–, which means born or produced (as in genesis, generate, genealogy), and the suffix -nym, meaning name.
About the Author
Gene Kruckemyer has long enjoyed working with words as a newspaper reporter, editor, columnist, publisher, journalism faculty member at the University of Central Florida, and news editor of UCF’s communications and marketing office. He lives in Sanford, Florida.
How to Order
Paperback copies of You’re Something Else are $15.95 plus shipping and handling at amazon.com or purchase directly by emailing gene@genekmedia.com.
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©2023 Gene Kruckemyer