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The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby (Paperback)

by Laura Wattenberg (Author)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Broadway Books; Reissue edition (8 Feb 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0767917529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767917520
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 119,935 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but if you're in the UK, this should be used..., 4 Jan 2006
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The sibling suggestions are a fun idea, and probably the best thing about this book. LW gives her opinion on the style of the name rather than telling you what they mean! I disagreed with her categorisations a few times. This is a personal gripe, but she lists Annabel as a variant of Annabelle! When any English person would consider it the other way 'round!

She also gives the rank in USA, which is sometimes similar to the UK, but sometimes wildly different too, so don't rely on it.

Worth ording if you are like me and a total name geek though!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and interesting approach to names., 7 Mar 2007
By E. Nickerson "name_fanatic" (UK) - See all my reviews
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What is great about this book is that it does what no other name book does. It lists the 'style' of the name (for example: Antique Charm, Fanciful, Biblical)and also gives a suggestion of similar 'sibling' names, five for each gender. The author also gives her opinion on the style and feel of the name which are often witty and insightful.
The cons are firstly that it written for an American audience, however a fair amount of attention is paid to British trends as well. Secondly, many people I know who own this book have also experienced the same problem as me with the binding falling apart. However in fairness this could be due to the constant wear it gets from being consulted so often.

If you want a name book that has meanings, this is not the one for you. If on the other hand you want to know the style and useage of a name and see if will be the "next big thing" then this book is fantastic.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational!, 25 April 2009
By BabyMarvel (South East England) - See all my reviews
The Baby Name Wizard is a lot of things: surprising, refreshing, inspiring...
What it isn't, is a book on names and their meanings.

What makes it all of the above, like other reviews have mentioned, is that it concentrates on 'Style Families'.
Inside, among the usual Biblical, English and Celtic categories, you'll find lists (families) such as:
Bell Tones,
The -ens (names ending in EN),
70's & 80's,
Little Darlings,
Long Gone,
Why Not?,
Nickname-Proof,
New Classics and many more

The book is neatly laid out - Girls and Boys names both listed alphabetically in their sections, with a Style Family index at the back.
I particularly like how author Laura Wattenberg has given sibling suggestions. This is very handy, and spookily accurate as well (several names that I like just so happen to be in the same name family).
The book is a US publication so you will need to look past the ratings and popularity graphs that the author provides - this is easy to do and I find that common sense works with the odd spelling/variant that may differ.
But don't let that put you off.
All in all this is an excellent source book to have and even a shabby well-used copy such as mine is worth it's weight in gold.
Guaranteed to Inspire!
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