Author : Lisa Shaw
Publisher :
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 10,93 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Names, Personal
ISBN : 9780715322246
In today's multicultural world there are so many more names to choose from and this selection includes names from Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Find out what they mean, the variations and diminutives and discover their historical significance. Entertaining side lines give information on the changing popularity of names, the names of the famous and the infamous and look at the cultural traditons behind naming a child.
Author : Dorothy Astoria
Publisher : Bethany House
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 29,57 MB
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1441202331
Baby-naming has become an art form with parents today, but where do parents go to find names and their meanings? The Name Book offers particular inspiration to those who want more than just a list of popular names. From Aaron to Zoe, this useful book includes the cultural origin, the literal meaning, and the spiritual significance of more than 10,000 names. An appropriate verse of Scripture accompanies each name, offering parents a special way to bless their children.
Author : Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 48,77 MB
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1416570314
LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU? Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, Baby Names Made Easy offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you. Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under: Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin") Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer") Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine") Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God") The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. Baby Names Made Easy is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.
Author : N. Scott Momaday
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 39,53 MB
Release : 1987-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780816510467
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist recalls the significant events and ventures of his own life, his own land, and his own people, recreating his experiences as an American Indian and those of his relatives
Author : Cleveland Kent Evans
Publisher :
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
This fabulous resource lists thousands of baby names from various ethnicities; most entries include origin and popularity information, as well as interesting facts. » Other spellings, variations from around the world, and listings of famous people are included to provide a wealth of information about the names. » Fun lists give parents more naming ideas: colors, names of scientists, Harry Potter characters, Nobel Prize winners, country music singers, etc. » The introduction provides helpful advice for naming babies and lists the most popular names from around the world.
Author : K. M. Sheard
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0738723681
Parents want the perfect name for their child. Among the baby books available today, none are tailored to the needs of witches, pagans, and other seekers.
Author : Bruce Lansky
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,47 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780671316587
This book contains more names from around this world than any other leading book -- over 50,000 names in all. Bruce Lansky, the #1 author of baby name books in North America, has now created Baby Names around the World. Here are over 50,000 baby name choices for prospective parents, presented in an easy-to-use format with informative and interesting features, including An index listing names by country or language; Popular names from the 1880s through the of origin; A list of things to consider when choosing a name; The 100 most popular names for the 1990s; Advice on how to create a unique name; Lists of gender-neutral names.
Author : Diane Stafford
Publisher :
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 20,40 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402201035
For parents interested in infinite possibilities, this is the most complete and up-to-date baby-naming book on the market.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Names, Personal
ISBN : 9781869584504
A catalogue of names, illustrated with the author's characteristic colour photographs of children in unusual settings. Names are divided into those for girls and those for boys. The origin and meaning of each name is briefly described and abbreviations and alternative spellings are included. Many unusual names are given, including some from non-European cultures.
Author : Patrick Foote
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 32,68 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1642506826
Dive Into the Fun Facts Behind Names and Word Origins #1 Bestseller in Words, Language & Grammar, Etymology The best-selling book is back in it’s second volume with more names, more words, and even more in-between than before! What’s in a name? The answer is far more complex and interesting than you may think. From the person behind the popular Youtube channel, NameExplain, comes the second volume of his best-selling book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. This new book is a fun, interesting and educational journey through the world of etymology. It covers a huge array of names from a variety of topic areas, and includes a bunch of random facts behind the names. From first names, to bodies of water?there’s no name big or small, important or obscure that won’t be explained. Find fun facts. Presented in a light and entertaining manner, The Origin of Names compels you to learn a ton of things you didn’t know you wanted to know. Unlike a dictionary, everything in this book is easy to understand and can be read from start to finish, or in short bursts. It’s also a lot more fun to read?Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you’re bound to enjoy, and it’s full of pictures too! Be the know-it-all you always wanted to be. In The Origin of Names you’ll: Learn fascinating word origins and bizarre name meanings Be able to entertain yourself and friends with random facts Gain honor and renown for your unrivaled knowledge of etymology If you enjoyed books like Interesting Stories For Curious People, Stuff You Should Know, or The Great Book of American Idioms, then you’ll love The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II.
