Description
Discover the ultimate resource for expectant parents with '1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time'. This meticulously curated guide eliminates the overwhelm of baby name choices, presenting you with timeless options that resonate with meaning and significance. Avoid the common pitfalls of popularity and regret faced by over half of parents by selecting a name that will serve your child throughout their lifetime. Explore historic names like Eloise, offering a fierce and beautiful identity, or Brendan, symbolizing nobility and strength. Each entry in this comprehensive baby name book is accompanied by detailed descriptions, including cultural roots, definitions, and rich historical context, allowing you to make informed decisions. You'll find not only traditional choices but also modern alternatives and variations to suit your family's unique background. Learn the essential rules of baby-naming — from scansion to ethnic traditions and current trends. Perfect for anyone seeking both popular and less common names that exude charm and character, this guide is vital for smart and thoughtful naming. Enhance your baby-naming journey with insights that go beyond mere aesthetics, ensuring that the name you choose is one your child will cherish for a lifetime. Get ready to find the perfect name that reflects your hopes and dreams for your little one.
By Workman Publishing
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 600
Publisher Workman Publishing
There are tens of thousands of baby names out there and books that dutifully list them. And then there is "1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time" a curated, considered, opinionated, and richly informative guide that winnows down the world of baby names to help moms and dads make smart choices, sidestep the trendiness trap, and avoid the ranks of parents (more than 54%) who later regret the name they chose. This is the book for parents who know they are naming not only a cuddly newborn but an actual human being who will be proud to carry this name throughout his or her entire life a name like Eloise, the French version of Louise, which means fighter, perfect for a feisty girl; Brendan, a solid Celtic name meaning prince; or Beatrice, an old-fashioned beauty with roots in both Dante and Shakespeare. "1,107 Baby Names" makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name s definition, its use in history, its connotations and subtleties, and its meaning in the fuller, cultural sense of the word. Included are variations, nicknames (with suggestions for working backward from a nickname to something with more gravitas), and, especially useful, alternatives names that have the same flavor but may be less common or sound better with a particular last name or family background. There s a guide to the basic rules of baby-naming: scansion the sounds, syllables, and rhythm of a name, and how it goes with a last name; ethnic traditions; recent trends; and effective use of a middle name
By Workman Publishing
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 600
Publisher Workman Publishing
There are tens of thousands of baby names out there and books that dutifully list them. And then there is "1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time" a curated, considered, opinionated, and richly informative guide that winnows down the world of baby names to help moms and dads make smart choices, sidestep the trendiness trap, and avoid the ranks of parents (more than 54%) who later regret the name they chose. This is the book for parents who know they are naming not only a cuddly newborn but an actual human being who will be proud to carry this name throughout his or her entire life a name like Eloise, the French version of Louise, which means fighter, perfect for a feisty girl; Brendan, a solid Celtic name meaning prince; or Beatrice, an old-fashioned beauty with roots in both Dante and Shakespeare. "1,107 Baby Names" makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name s definition, its use in history, its connotations and subtleties, and its meaning in the fuller, cultural sense of the word. Included are variations, nicknames (with suggestions for working backward from a nickname to something with more gravitas), and, especially useful, alternatives names that have the same flavor but may be less common or sound better with a particular last name or family background. There s a guide to the basic rules of baby-naming: scansion the sounds, syllables, and rhythm of a name, and how it goes with a last name; ethnic traditions; recent trends; and effective use of a middle name