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by David Pickering (Author)

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Penguin; 2Rev Ed edition (5 Aug 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0141013982
ISBN-13: 978-0141013985
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, informative & inspiring, 28 Sep 2006

By	Mrs. A. C. Whiteley "AllieW" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Penguin Dictionary of First Names, 22 Jun 2007

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - best name book I've seen, 5 Nov 2007

By	Mrs. C. Large (West Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great. It has so many names from so many different origins and even the variants of those. Within 10 minutes of picking it up I had found 2 great possible names for my new addition wheras I'd found none in the countless books I had studied so far. Well worth the �8.99 RRP.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of bad taste
The age old struggle of naming ones child, never did I think I would find myself wrestling with name after name trying to imagine the cruellest of nicknames that could be... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Foxylock

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and helpful
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. Read more

Published 3 months ago by S. Slucock

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
This book is great with lots of interesting names and good desciptions. Only bummer is the paper could be of better quality.

Published 6 months ago by T. FOSH

4.0 out of 5 stars A huge variety of names but a difficult layout to follow
By far the best book for variety, quantity, description, meanings & origins of names but unfortunately the layout is that of a dictionary which makes it an un-enjoyable read. Read more

Published 6 months ago by E. Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Great present
I bought this as a Christmas present for my sister who is expecting her first baby. The book was well set out, easy to use and very interesting. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Galway reader

5.0 out of 5 stars I concur......
....with all of the previous reviews. This book is divided into girl and boy names which are then listed in alphabetical order. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Mr. C. Hone

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