P H Reaney

Biographic Data

ID994795
NAMEP H Reaney
GIVEN NAMESP H
FAMILY NAMEReaney
SIGNATUREREANEY P H
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS15
AUTHOR COUNT7
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1935
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2

  • The Origin of English Place-Names

    P H ReaneyBOOKThe Origin of English Place-Names2026

    First published in 1960, The Origin of English Place-Names by P. H. Reaney is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating history and etymology behind the names of towns, villages, and landmarks across England. This seminal work delves into the linguistic, cultural, and historical influences that have shaped English place names over centuries. From the impact of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian, and Norman-French languages to the significance…

  • The Origin of English Surnames

    P H ReaneyBOOKThe Origin of English Surnames2026

    First published in 1967, The Origin of English Surnames by P. H. Reaney is a definitive study of the fascinating history and etymology of English surnames. This scholarly yet accessible work explores the diverse origins of surnames, including those derived from localities, occupations, relationships, personal names, nicknames, and even animals or physical traits. Reaney meticulously examines the linguistic, cultural, and historical factors that s…

  • A Dictionary of English Surnames

    P H Reaney, R M WilsonBOOKDictionary of English Surnames2006

    For anyone interested in family history or in tracing the origin of a name in England, this is the standard guide. It covers the origin and meaning of over 16,000 surnames, giving detailed information on early name-forms and how names have changed over the centuries. Alternative forms of names are cross-referenced to make it easy to find variants. An authoritative introduction sets in context the popular topic of name-studies, and guides the read…

  • The Place-Names of Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely

    E Miller, E J Miller et al.ARTICLEThe Economic History Review1944

  • The Place-Names of Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely

    P H ReaneyARTICLEGeographical Journal1943Cited by: 4

    This volume appeared when Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely were separate administrative counties; they were later briefly combined (1965 - 74) as the Administrative County of Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely, and then in 1974 were joined by Huntingdonshire and the Soke of Peterborough to form the present non Metropolitan County of Cambridgeshire Many place-names within the present county will have to be sought, therefore, elsewhere in the Sur…

  • The Place-names of Essex

    P H Reaney, G Smithers et al.ARTICLEThe Review of English Studies1939

    Journal Article The Place-names of Essex Get access P. H Reaney, P. H Reaney Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar G V. SMITHERS G V. SMITHERS Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Review of English Studies, Volume os-XV, Issue 58, April 1939, Page 246, https://doi.org/10.1093/res/os-XV.58.246 Published: 01 April 1939

  • The Place-Names of Essex

    E H, P H ReaneyARTICLEGeographical Journal1935Cited by: 11