The Complete Book of Baby Names
The Most Names (100,001+), Most Unique Names, Most Idea-Generating Lists (600+) and the Most Help to Find the Perfect Name
Published on 1. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
688 pages
978-1-4022-6670-6 (ISBN)
Description
The #1 Baby Names Book with over 100,001 baby names and meanings!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of expectant parents turn to The Complete Book of Baby Names as their essential guide for choosing the perfect name for their child. Helpful and full of creative inspiration, this #1 bestseller gives you tons of ways to find your favorite baby names, whether you're looking for something classic or a bit more unique. With over 600 fun lists to help you choose, baby names and their meanings, alternate spellings, and inclusive options, this is the go-to reference for new moms and dads.
Browse through the do's and don'ts of baby naming like:
How to pair sibling names The rules of middle names (and when to break them) Great gender-neutral names to add to your list The attributes of a great name, such as sound, nicknames, and moreAlong with more than 600 fun lists to help you choose, including:
Favorite characters from American literature Sports legends and political figures Eccentric names, nicknames, and overachievers Unique, under-the-radar names that hit the right notesThis is the perfect book for parents looking for a variety of baby girl names and baby boy names!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of expectant parents turn to The Complete Book of Baby Names as their essential guide for choosing the perfect name for their child. Helpful and full of creative inspiration, this #1 bestseller gives you tons of ways to find your favorite baby names, whether you're looking for something classic or a bit more unique. With over 600 fun lists to help you choose, baby names and their meanings, alternate spellings, and inclusive options, this is the go-to reference for new moms and dads.
Browse through the do's and don'ts of baby naming like:
How to pair sibling names The rules of middle names (and when to break them) Great gender-neutral names to add to your list The attributes of a great name, such as sound, nicknames, and moreAlong with more than 600 fun lists to help you choose, including:
Favorite characters from American literature Sports legends and political figures Eccentric names, nicknames, and overachievers Unique, under-the-radar names that hit the right notesThis is the perfect book for parents looking for a variety of baby girl names and baby boy names!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
783 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4022-6670-6 (9781402266706)
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Previous edition
Lesley Bolton
Complete Book of Baby Names
The Most Names (100,001+), Most Unique Names, Most Idea-Generating Lists (600+) and the Most Help to Find the Perfect Name
Book
06/2009
2nd Edition
Sourcebooks, Inc
€28.65
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Person
Lesley Bolton is a freelance writer and publishing professional with over six years of publishing experience. She is also the author of The Complete Book of Baby Names, The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books, and The Everything Psychology Book. She lives in Bloomington, Indiana.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Baby-Naming History
Chapter 2: In Vogue: Modern Naming Trends
Chapter 3: War of the Sexes
Chapter 4: The Attributes of a Perfect Name
Chapter 5: What Not to Name Your Baby
Chapter 6: Adding a Middle Name or Two
Chapter 7: Sibling Rivalry
Chapter 8: More than 600 Fantastic Lists
Chapter 9: Girls' Names
Chapter 10: Boys' Names
Chapter 1: Baby-Naming History
Chapter 2: In Vogue: Modern Naming Trends
Chapter 3: War of the Sexes
Chapter 4: The Attributes of a Perfect Name
Chapter 5: What Not to Name Your Baby
Chapter 6: Adding a Middle Name or Two
Chapter 7: Sibling Rivalry
Chapter 8: More than 600 Fantastic Lists
Chapter 9: Girls' Names
Chapter 10: Boys' Names