The everything baby names book : from classic to contemporary, 50,000 baby names that you-- and your child-- will love / June Rifkin.
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TextSeries: Everything seriesPublication details: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2011.Edition: 3rd edDescription: x, 309 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 1440527032
- 9781440527036 :
- Baby names book
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 929.44 R564 | Available | 33111006687319 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Choosing your baby's name is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Fortunately, The Everything Baby Names Book, 3rd Edition is here to help! Featuring 50,000 of today's best names, the scoop on how your child's name can affect his sense of self, and how to choose a name that can honor your heritage and your child, this guide is the ultimate resource for making this momentous choice. The new edition features: Brand-new information on the impact that different names have on a child Complete separate sections for boys' and girls' names Meanings and origins of names explained Interesting and unique variations from around the globe Packed with engaging lists of popular and traditional names, fun facts, and important scientific data, this book gives you a plethora of possibilities--so you can make the perfect choice for your new bundle of joy!
Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-306).
The top 10 things to consider when choosing a name for your baby -- What's in a name? A brief history of baby names ; The sociology of baby naming ; Baby-naming trends and influences ; Adventures in baby naming -- Boys' names -- Girls' names.
Contains alphabetical listings of 50,000 names for baby boys and girls, each with a note on the origin and meaning of the name, and includes lists of popular names in various categories.