Baby Names For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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The fun and easy way to name the new bundle of joyBrimming 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.

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Utgivningsdatum2005-05-20
Mått189 x 234 x 22 mm
Vikt585 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor384
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9780764543401

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Introduction 1Part I: Getting Ready to Name Your Baby! 5Chapter 1: What’s in a Name? 7Chapter 2: Considering the Factors in Picking Out a Name 11Chapter 3: Putting the Name Together 23Part II: Finding Names from Religion and Literature 45Chapter 4: Searching Scripture: Names from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 47Chapter 5: Living the Legends: Names from Myth and Saga 69Chapter 6: Writing Your Child’s Story: Literary Names from Shakespeare and Others 85Part III: Naming through the Ages 103Chapter 7: Building Empires: Classical Names 105Chapter 8: Getting Medieval: The Rise of the “Old Standards” 119Chapter 9: Naming Revolutions: From the Reformation to the Victorians 143Chapter 10: Coming Up to Date: Names of the 20th Century 171Chapter 11: Designing the Future: Created and Constructed Names 191Part IV: Describing the World: Names of Quality, Character, and Location 211Chapter 12: Re-using Rubies, Roses, and Robins: Names from the Natural World 213Chapter 13: Advertising Attributes 225Chapter 14: Moving In: When Place Names and Natural Features Become First Names 241Chapter 15: Exploring the World of Names 259Part V: Seeking the Stars: Names from Popular Culture 269Chapter 16: Sitcoms, Soaps, and Serials: Names from TV Land 271Chapter 17: Tuning In to Musical Names 283Chapter 18: Going Hollywood: Names from Cinema and the Arts 297Chapter 19: Playing the Field: Names from the Sports World 317Part VI: The Part of Tens 327Chapter 20: Ten Practices to Avoid 329Chapter 21: Ten Types of Resources to Consider 333General Index 337Baby Names Index 344