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[kobrien at texas.net]

> I also had the ridiculously whacked out idea of making a simple database
> that would contain all the names and references for easy search and
> reference. This would take MUCH longer, probably years, and would require
> some help. Anyone else think this a useful, if insane idea?
> 
> Faelan


[Mari is still digging through this thread, so don't know if anyone has 
already responded...]

Over the years, several people have thought about ideas like this.  The 
problem is that there is so much variance over time and location (both 
variance in spelling, construction, and naming pools by culture/region) that 
constructing a "smart" database that would allow a user to pick pieces that 
will reliably fit together is difficult.  Effrick neyn Kenyoch has 
implemented a version of an idea like this, but has limited it by time and 
location in order to avoid issues with construction or naming pools.  To see 
her article, go to:

http://www.medievalscotland.org/scotnames/hng16gaelic/

If you're really interested in doing something like this, then my 
recommendation is to start with a single time/location and use that to test 
your work before moving on to a broader scope.

Mari