Patrick Foote [Foote - The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between

Praise for The Origin of Names

What I really like about The Origin of Names is that it makes me think about things I never knew I wanted the answer for.

Tania, Patricks mother

Patrick Foote, the voice, brain, and hand behind the YouTube channel Name Explain , has transferred his unique humour and wit to his first book. Perfect for fans of all ages both old and new, this book has something in it for everyone. Whether you have an academic interest or just want a few fun facts to drop into conversations. This book is easily accessible for reading bits and pieces or the whole thing in one go!

Claire, friend of Patricks

Reading this book makes me relive my school days with Patrick. When he would think up a witty idea for a drama piece, I would instantaneously laugh, stand back, and be filled with pride. Then would say something like great job Patthe same applies with this fantastic read. Great job.

Liam, friend of Patricks

If I could put Name Explain YouTube videos on my coffee table as a conversation starter, I would. And now with the soon-to-be published The Origins of Names, Words, and Everything in Between , I can. From the casually curious to etymology junkies (or anyone whos ever halted a conversation to search the internet for the origin of a word) this book will have something for everyone.

William C. Fox of the YouTube channel The Exploration with William C. Fox

As a recent follower of the Name Explain YouTube channel, Ive had to catch up quick; there is, indeed, a lot of information covered by Mr. Foote. And its utterly fascinating! This book is a perfect additionit is witty and entertaining, but it also digs deep into the roots of where we find the etymology of our everyday words. Definitely recommend.

Julie, Patricks girlfriends mother

The Origin of Names, Words, and Everything in Between is a practical etymology for the curious and obsessed. From countries, companies, toys and games, Patrick covers a wide range of fascinating topics that give you a unique perspective on the origin and meaning of names.

Wasif, Social Influencer Marketer

Patrick has made me realise that even the most mundane and ubiquitous words can have an endlessly fascinating story. His whimsical and friendly tone also makes any topic entertaining and accessible. Hmmnow all of a sudden I would love for Patrick to explain mundane, ubiquitous and whimsical!

Betty of the YouTube channel Articulations

This book engages in a way that makes learning fun and surprising. It provides thoughtful, personable and enlightening answers to questions I never knew I had!

Becci, Patricks girlfriend

A tantalising glimpse into the secret world of names.

Hilbert of the YouTube channel History with Hilbert

The Origin
of Names ,
Words and
Everything
in Between

Copyright 2018 Patrick Foote

Published by Mango Publishing Group, a division of Mango Media Inc.

Cover, Layout & Design: Morgane Leoni

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The Origins of Names, Words, and Everything in Between

Library of Congress Cataloging
ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-850-4, (e) 978-1-63353-851-1
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018952269
BISACREF023000REFERENCE / Trivia

Printed in the United States of America.

The Origin
of Names ,
Words and
Everything
in Between

Patrick Foote

Mango Publishing
Coral Gables, FL

For Milly

Co nten ts

Why hello there! You have made a very good decision in life which has resulted in you owning this book. Perhaps you were gifted this book by some estranged family member, or maybe you purchased it for yourself after wandering aimlessly through a dark, musty bookstore. Nevertheless you are here now! Welcome to this fun little book that I have had the honour of writing and that you shall have the honour of reading. There are so many fun and incredible facts throughout this book that, not only do I hope you enjoy reading, but sharing with your friends and family. Thats what I love about these kinds of facts and etymologiesyou know, when you hear something so fascinating that you cant help but tell everyone you know? That is perhaps what I get the biggest kick out of in life.

Yet, maybe I am going a bit too fast for you. I am sure you have a lot of questions, unless you watch the YouTube channel then you might even be thinking to yourself who even is this guy? and why is he so obsessed with names? Well, let me do what I do best and explain all of that for you.

NA ME EXPLAINEXPLAINED!

My name is Patrick Foote. The name Patrick has its roots all the way back to ancient Rome with the Patrician class of people, the Patricians being the noble founding families of Rome (though I fancy myself a bit more of a pleb.) And the surname Foote seems to come from the Norse who came to Britain, deriving from fotr , thought to be the name given to messengers and fast runners, though if youve seen my physical health youd gather I am far from the fastest of runners.

If you read that and thought thats pretty boring and I definitely do not care to know where the names of countless other things came from then not only do you have a very specific thought process, but this book is probably not for you, as the rest of the names being explained within this book are much more exciting than my silly name. If you did read that and it sparked the slightest bit of interest, even just a flicker of curiosity about the world of etymology (etymology being the study of the origins of words, youll read it quite a bit here) then congratulations! You are just as weirdly fascinated in the history of words and names as I am, you big nerd!

So thats my name explained, but of course I am more than just a name. Im guessing a lot of you will know me from my popular YouTube channel Name Explain where I do exactly what the channel says it doesexplain the names of various things! Countries, cities, animals, historic figures, food, video game characters, anything goes on the channel! Perhaps whats most interesting is how I can pinpoint the exact moment I discovered just how interesting names and their origins can be.

My interest in names came way before I had any idea that it was going to work as a YouTuber. I remember being stuck in the back seat of the car with my brother and parents upfront, we were horrendously lost in the Netherlands with seemingly no hope of finding our campsite which would be home for the next couple weeks. On our adventures being copiously lost we ended up in a part of the Netherlands I never knew existed, it was a selection of islands surrounded by water, connected by bridges and underground tunnels. What an odd place to find yourself in. It was only after the camping trip was over (we eventually found our way) when I was back in Blighty I took to Wikipedia to find out what this place was. The land is called Zeeland (its names in English unsurprisingly Sealand) and it is, if you will, the Old Zeeland to the southern country of New Zealand.