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What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition, with 150 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names takes a close look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed and informative, it is essential reading for expectant parents and for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name.
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David Pickering is a freelance writer and editor. He is the author of a number of reference works including the Cassell Dictionary of Abbreviations and the Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs. He lives in Buckingham.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is easily the best name book which I own (and I own several). It is arranged in alphabetical order (as one might expect from a dictionary, I suppose) but for all names rather than with the usual Girl/Boy division. The gender of the name is indicated in brackets with either m or f. Each name has a paragraph of information about its derivation, meaning and historic use. This is far more thorough than many others on the market and allows you to make a very informed choice about your son or daughter's future name. I have used this book to make many suggestions to my sister about my future niece/nephew and she is very impressed. Even if you aren't expecting a child, this is an extremely interesting book to leaf through and well worth the modest price tag.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We purchased this when trying to pick a name for baby. We already had a conventional baby name book but were not finding any inspiration. This was a great change from normal name books as it gave some interesting comments against each name and not just the bog standard meaning. Some of the references to well known and famous people with the same name are a bit outdated but that doesn't take away stop this from being a very entertaining and informative read and eventually helped us decide on a name we both liked.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Penguin Dictionary of First Names is easily the most comprehensive compendium of names I have ever come across. It is peppered with historical background and little anecdotes making it a most enjoyable read even if you are not planning on having babies but have always been extremely curious as to the story behind the name .
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very pleased!
We have been very pleased with the contents of the book. We trusted the other opinions on the reivews and were glad we did.You will be spoilt for choice!
Published 1 month ago by Ms. V. L. Brookman
A bit disappointing
I was looking forward to receiving this book after reading the reviews, but I am a bit disappointed with it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thomas Hardy fan
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!
AFTER SEARCHING FOR A BABY NAME BOOK FOR WEEKS I CAME ACROSS THIS ONE AND ITS FANTASTIC. A GREAT RANGE OF NAMES FROM NEW TO OLD AND LISTS OF WHATS BEEN POPULAR THROUGH THE YEARS... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Miss Crystal S. Williams
Solid book of names
I ordered this book in the hope that it would contain sensible and solid names that weren't swayed by fashion and the latest trends. I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tessa B
Good book but one small negative
This book has a great mix of modern and tradional names. It has enough names for you to choose from without being to big to read them all! Read more
Published 14 months ago by pollypodders
Penguin Dictionary of First Names
An excellent collection of many of the most common (and some not so common) first names, and by far and away the best published book currently on offer on the subject. Read more
Published 15 months ago by JHawkes
Dictionary of First names
Very good and very detailed - a good mix of names from different countires and cultures with lots of information about the meanings of names.
Published 15 months ago by BC
WOW! THIS BOOK IS GREAT!!
I am not a parent, and neither do I EVER intend to be one BUT this book is great!! A true gem. I brought it to use as a reference for writing stories, for choosing character names. Read more
Published 15 months ago by SupaRu
Good for well researched name definitions
I bought this book because I really like having name definitions and origins which are well researched and it ticks the box on that score. Read more
Published 16 months ago by shinealight
A bit disappointing
I didn't feel this book lived up to previous reviews. It is interesting in that it has names from lots of different cultures. Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. Patton
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