The Penguin Book of Baby Names

Author: David Pickering
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141931507
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It also includes appendices of the top ten names through the centuries and the most popular celebrity names.

The Penguin Book of Hindu Names for Boys

Author: Maneka Gandhi
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143031680
Category : Gods, Hindu
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Choosing A Name For Your Child Has Never Been Easier The Penguin Book Of Hindu Names Has Sold Over 50,000 Copies Since It Was Published Almost A Decade Ago. The Product Of Several Years Of Research, It Is An Exhaustive And User-Friendly Compilation, With Information On Sources And Usage. For The First Time, This Classic Work Is Available In A Two-Volume Set, Divided Into Names For Boys And Those For Girls, Making It More Accessible. Including Modern Names And Those Which Are Popular, The Penguin Book Of Hindu Names For Boys Serves As A Practical Guide For Choosing The Perfect Name For Your Son. It Is Also A Precise And Invaluable Sourcebook For Scholars And Lay Readers Alike Who Would Like To Know What Familiar (And Not So Familiar) Hindu Names Actually Mean.

The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book

Author: Jennifer Moss
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399534300
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 628

Book Description
From one of the top parenting websites' a comprehensive naming guide featuring the unique Babynames.com popularity ratings. Forget those traditional lists of names and their meanings-in guiding readers step-by-step through the naming process, as well as the seven things to consider, this book will help parents decide upon a name perfectly suited to their child and family. The only baby name book to draw upon the opinions of 1.2 million parents, each listing features a popularity rating derived from website feedback as well as the top personality traits associated with the name. Readers can also browse lists of names organized in unique ways such as names for sports fans or fiction lovers, and names to be avoided.

The Penguin Classic Baby Name Book

Author: Grace Hamlin
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 9780141001524
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 516

Book Description
Presents alphabetical listings of over two thousand names for boys and girls found in works of classic literature, each with information on origin and meaning, variations, and literary namesakes.

World of Baby Names

Author: Teresa Norman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399528941
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 644

Book Description
One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.

The Penguin Book of Hindu Names for Girls

Author: Maneka Gandhi
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143031697
Category : Feminine names
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Choosing A Name For Your Child Has Never Been Easier The Penguin Book Of Hindu Names Has Sold Over 50,000 Copies Since It Was Published Almost A Decade Ago. The Product Of Several Years Of Research, It Is An Exhaustive And User-Friendly Compilation, With Information On Sources And Usage. For The First Time, This Classic Work Is Available In A Two-Volume Set, Divided Into Names For Boys And Those For Girls, Making It More Accessible. Including Modern Names And Those Which Are Popular, The Penguin Book Of Hindu Names For Girls Serves As A Practical Guide For Choosing The Perfect Name For Your Daughter. It Is Also A Precise And Invaluable Sourcebook For Scholars And Lay Readers Alike Who Would Like To Know What Familiar (And Not So Familiar) Hindu Names Actually Mean.

The Penguin Pocket Dictionary of Babies' Names

Author: David Pickering
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141916397
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. The Penguin Pocket Dictionary of Babies' Names takes a close look at 3500 names, explaining origins and meanings, showing how some have changed in popularity and use over time and providing all the diminutive and variant forms. Part of Penguin's major new series of reference titles ranging from Spanish and French dictionaries to books on spelling and quotations.

Sci-Fi Baby Names

Author: Robert Schnakenberg
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 9781594741616
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
"Here are 500 out-of-this-world baby names from classic science-fiction movies, books and television shows."--P. [4] of cover.

The Brilliant Book of Baby Names: What’s best, what’s hot and what’s not

Author: Pamela Redmond Satran
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007359381
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
By the authors of Cool Names for Babies, and with over 50,000 hugely imaginative entries from around the world, this is the ultimate book of baby names.

Best Baby Names 2022

Author: Siobhan Thomas
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473597684
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 570

Book Description
There's so much in a name, and it's one of the most exciting decisions to make about your new arrival. But how to find the right name for your little one? This easy-to-browse A-Z book of over 9,000 names will help. You'll find tips on navigating your baby-naming quest, including managing other people's opinions and reaching that all-important agreement with your partner. Whether you're looking for a classic or gender-neutral name or something with a contemporary twist, Best Baby Names 2022 has everything you need.