The New American Dictionary of Baby Names

The New American Dictionary of Baby Names

Author: Leslie Dunkling

Publisher: Signet Book

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9780451171078

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Presents an alphabetical listing of over ten thousand first names for boys and girls, each with information on the name's origin, meaning, and usage.


Baby Names Made Easy

Baby Names Made Easy

Author: Amanda Elizabeth Barden

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-02-10

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1416570314

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LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU? Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, Baby Names Made Easy offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you. Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under: Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin") Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer") Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine") Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God") The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. Baby Names Made Easy is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.


A Dictionary of First Names

A Dictionary of First Names

Author: Patrick Hanks

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2006-07-27

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 0191578541

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This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.


An A-Z of Baby Names

An A-Z of Baby Names

Author: Patrick Hanks

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-01-10

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0199669856

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"Origins and meanings of over 2,500 names"--Cover.


The African-American Baby Name Book

The African-American Baby Name Book

Author: Teresa Norman

Publisher: Berkley

Published: 1998-02-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780425159392

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A comprehensive treasury of more than 10,000 African-American baby names. Names are a hallmark of our heritage, reflections of both the ethnic and religious roots of our past and our dreams for our childrens' future. This A-to-Z guide includes more than 10,000 names, ranging from African names to contemporary names to traditonal Muslim names and more. Also featured is advice on alternative spellings, information on origins and meanings, and tips on choosing a name that will help parents reflect the treasure of the child who owns it. • Alphabetically Listed for Easy Reference •


Baby Names Now

Baby Names Now

Author: Linda Rosenkrantz

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2001-08-16

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780312267575

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A fresh, illuminating guide to thousands of first names and their meanings.


The Name Book

The Name Book

Author: Dorothy Astoria

Publisher: Bethany House

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1441202331

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Baby-naming has become an art form with parents today, but where do parents go to find names and their meanings? The Name Book offers particular inspiration to those who want more than just a list of popular names. From Aaron to Zoe, this useful book includes the cultural origin, the literal meaning, and the spiritual significance of more than 10,000 names. An appropriate verse of Scripture accompanies each name, offering parents a special way to bless their children.


75,000+ Baby Names for the 21st Century

75,000+ Baby Names for the 21st Century

Author: Lori Cooper

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 1589795954

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The largest collection of baby names in the world! Modern, traditional and global names give new parents a culturally diverse and imaginative range of baby names.