Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 723 g
ISBN: 978-0-7645-4340-1
Verlag: Wiley
The fun and easy way to name the new bundle of joy
Brimming 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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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Ready to Name Your Baby! 5
Chapter 1: What’s in a Name? 7
Chapter 2: Considering the Factors in Picking Out a Name 11
Chapter 3: Putting the Name Together 23
Part II: Finding Names from Religion and Literature 45
Chapter 4: Searching Scripture: Names from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 47
Chapter 5: Living the Legends: Names from Myth and Saga 69
Chapter 6: Writing Your Child’s Story: Literary Names from Shakespeare and Others 85
Part III: Naming through the Ages 103
Chapter 7: Building Empires: Classical Names 105
Chapter 8: Getting Medieval: The Rise of the “Old Standards” 119
Chapter 9: Naming Revolutions: From the Reformation to the Victorians 143
Chapter 10: Coming Up to Date: Names of the 20th Century 171
Chapter 11: Designing the Future: Created and Constructed Names 191
Part IV: Describing the World: Names of Quality, Character, and Location 211
Chapter 12: Re-using Rubies, Roses, and Robins: Names from the Natural World 213
Chapter 13: Advertising Attributes 225
Chapter 14: Moving In: When Place Names and Natural Features Become First Names 241
Chapter 15: Exploring the World of Names 259
Part V: Seeking the Stars: Names from Popular Culture 269
Chapter 16: Sitcoms, Soaps, and Serials: Names from TV Land 271
Chapter 17: Tuning In to Musical Names 283
Chapter 18: Going Hollywood: Names from Cinema and the Arts 297
Chapter 19: Playing the Field: Names from the Sports World 317
Part VI: The Part of Tens 327
Chapter 20: Ten Practices to Avoid 329
Chapter 21: Ten Types of Resources to Consider 333
General Index 337
Baby Names Index 344
