Babies' Names

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Babies' Names
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Julia Cresswell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 111
Category/GenrePregnancy, birth and baby care
ISBN/Barcode 9780007270705
ClassificationsDewey:929.44
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Collins
Publication Date 7 January 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Babies' Names is a best-selling guide to over 1,500 first names. The book gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls' and boys' names in Britain today. It's the ideal reference for parents-to-be everywhere. From grandparents and friends to the milkman, everyone seems to have an opinion on what name you should give your baby. If you're struggling to agree with your partner, this is your one-stop guide to finding that perfect name. All entries are listed alphabetically for easy reference, giving a pronunciation guide, background to the origins of the name and any related nicknames or pet forms. Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Afro-Caribbean and European names, as well as Christian names, are all included. A helpful guide to registering your baby's birth and points to consider when naming your child, plus up-to-date lists of the most popular girls' and boys' names complete this comprehensive guide. It couldn't be more easy to find that special baby name.

Author Biography

Julia Cresswell is an authority on first names. In addition to Gem Babies' Names, she has also written Collins Gem Irish First Names and the Collins Dictionary of Allusions.