Product Description

The fun and easy way to name the new bundle of joy
Brimming with over 5,000 names, from traditional to unique, this is the perfect reference for parents–to–be looking for naming guidance. It features a an impressive assemblage of options for both boys and girls–from Biblical, medieval, and Shakespearean names to musical and international names–along with a list of today′s most popular names and the favorite names of previous decades. Each entry contains variant spellings as well as the name′s meaning, history, and derivations. Plus, fun sidebars offer examples of celebrities who chose unique names for their little ones and perfect suggestions for future political leaders, artists, and movie stars.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #241005 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 380 pages

From the Back Cover
Features classic to cool names from A–Z

Pick the perfect name for your little bundle of joy

Jennifer or Jason? Colton or Casey? Choosing the right name for your baby is an important decision, and this fun, friendly guide makes it easy! From traditional to the unique, you get name origins, meanings, and spellings, as well as guidance navigating all the factors involved in selecting a name that will make you — and your child! — happy.

Discover how to

• Choose a name from around the globe
• Select a name from a popular decade
• Find out fascinating facts of historical interest
• Put a name together
• Decide on a name from the most popular names

About the Author
Margaret Rose, PhD is a freelance writer and an authority on baby naming practices. She′s authored journal articles on the art of historic names and historic name communities.

Customer Reviews

Interesting but confusing
As an interesting read about the origins of various types of name (biblical, literary, modern etc) this book is good. The first few chapters about how to go about choosing a name are also interesting. BUT, if all you want is lists of names and their meanings/origins, this isn't the book for you. The book is also very American so perhaps not ideal for those looking for names in the UK. I'll be continuing my search elsewhere and am glad I was given this book and didn't spend money on it.

All it should be and more
For a book about naming babies it has everything you could possibly ask for.

Sections on the origins of names and their history, what to consider when choosing a name, and extensive analysis of current naming practise and its evidently based on excellent scholarly research.

Well done to the author as this book succeeds where many have failed dismally.