Author : Leslie Dunkling
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 16,65 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780451171078
Presents an alphabetical listing of over ten thousand first names for boys and girls, each with information on the name's origin, meaning, and usage.
Author : Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 19,19 MB
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781416570318
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 : Patrick Hanks
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : pages
File Size : 14,16 MB
Release : 2006-07-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0191578541
This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. 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. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.
Author : Leslie Dunkling
Publisher : N A L
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,32 MB
Release : 1999-11-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780451198747
Author : Yvonne Navarro
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,23 MB
Release : 2015-01-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1476609969
This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, the names are followed by the language of origin, variations (derivatives, diminutives, and nicknames) of the name itself, and the name as interpreted in different languages. Separate sections are included for male and female names. Using the dictionary you could discover that there are over 160 names listed for "flower," from Anthea (Greek) to Zahara (African).
Author : Dr Judson Cornwall
Publisher : Bridge Logos Inc
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 21,59 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1610361113
Containing every biblical name and its Hebrew or Greek nuances, your own relationship with God will be enriched as you gain an in-depth understanding of their meanings.
Author : Eldson C. Smith
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 44,43 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Defines the meanings of American surnames and lists their geographical origins.
Author : Adrian Room
Publisher :
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,14 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Throughout history many individuals have changed their names or adopted pseudonyms for a variety of reasons. In some cases the change is a mere simplification, while some make the change to adapt to a new homeland. Whatever the reason, the new names present many questions, both serious and trivial, for researchers of all kinds. This greatly expanded and completely updated version of our highly acclaimed title ("very useful" --RQ; "deserves a place in any collection of serious onomastic works"--Verbatim) gives the changed names of over 8,000 people (up from 4,000 in the earlier edition) who have "made a name for themselves." Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries include the story behind the persons name change. Seven introductory chapters offer an enlightening look at the various aspects of names and pseudonyms, including such topics as "Names for a Living, " "Invented Names" and "Why Another Name?" Fully indexed.
Author : Alfred J. Kolatch
Publisher : Jonathan David Publishers
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 50,39 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
Modern English and Hebrew names with an analysis of their meanings and origins.
Author : Patrick Hanks
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0192527479
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
