Baby Names For Dummies

Book Description
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.


From the Back Cover
Features classic to cool names from A-Z

Pick the perfect name for your little bundle of joy

Jennifer or Jason? Colton or Casey? Choosing the right name for your baby is an important decision, and this fun, friendly guide makes it easy! From traditional to the unique, you get name origins, meanings, and spellings, as well as guidance navigating all the factors involved in selecting a name that will make you — and your child! — happy.

Discover how to Choose a name from around the globe Select a name from a popular decade Find out fascinating facts of historical interest Put a name together Decide on a name from the most popular names


About the Author
Margaret Rose, PhD is a freelance writer and an authority on baby naming practices. She's authored journal articles on the art of historic names and historic name communities.


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A name is the first gift to give to baby, and picking the right name is probably one of the most important decisions a parent can make before the big arrival. Baby Names For Dummies is designed for parents to scan through a list of girls' and boys' names to find the right name for their new, little bundle of joy! Baby Names For Dummies features a list of the most popular names; guidelines for naming baby; origins, meanings, and worksheets to help readers choose a name. It will include a worldly array of naming options from various countries including Africa to Latin America. Shakespearean and Medieval names, soap opera and musical names, Biblical and Judaic/Hebrew names, as well as dated names of the decades will be featured. Each entry not only contains the various spellings and pronunciations of a particular name, but its meaning, history and derivations as well. Baby Names For Dummies will include sidebar examples of celebrities who have chosen unique names for their little ones plus a value added feature set offering the perfect baby name suggestions for future political leaders, artists, or movie stars.


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