
A Dictionary of First Names
Patrick Hanks(Author)
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 27. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-19-861060-1 (ISBN)
Description
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. This is the most comprehensive paperback first names dictionary available. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
355 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-861060-1 (9780198610601)
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Previous edition
Patrick Hanks
A Dictionary of First Names
Book
01/1997
Oxford Paperbacks
€11.13
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Content
Preface; Introduction; Symbols used in the text; Oxford Dictionary of First Names; Arabic Names; Chinese Names; French Names; German Names; Indian Names; Irish Names; Italian Names; Japanese Names; Russian Names; Scandinavian Names; Scottish Gaelic Names; Spanish Names; Welsh Names; Unisex Names; Most Popular Names in England and Wales 2003; Most Popular Names in Scotland 2004; Most Popular Names in the Republic of Ireland 2004; Most Popular Names in the United States 2003; Most Popular Names in Australia (NSW) 2003; Most Popular Names in New Zealand 2003; Most Popular Names in England and Wales 1954-2003; Most Popular Names in the United States 1954-2003