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A Dictionary of First Names
Author | : Patrick Hanks,Flavia Hodges,Kate Hardcastle |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2006-07-27 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780191578540 |
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This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.
The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names
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Author | : Leslie Dunkling,William Gosling |
Publsiher | : New York, N.Y. : Facts on File Publications |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0871962748 |
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Describes the meanings, origins, and background of thousands of male and female first names used in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia
The Jonathan David Dictionary of First Names
Author | : Alfred J. Kolatch |
Publsiher | : Jonathan David Company, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 546 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : UVA:X006082957 |
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The Dictionary of first Names, the culmination of thirty-five years of research in the field of nomenclature, is an invaluable guide for parents-to-be, students of language, and scholars.
A Dictionary of First Names
Author | : Patrick Hanks,Kate Hardcastle,Flavia Hodges |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 0198610602 |
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The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaningof the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation.The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included.This is the most comprehensive paperback first names dictionary available. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.
Baby Names Made Easy
Author | : Amanda Elizabeth Barden |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2009-02-10 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 1416570314 |
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LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU? Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, Baby Names Made Easy offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you. Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under: Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin") Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer") Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine") Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God") The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. Baby Names Made Easy is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.
Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names
Author | : Alfred J. Kolatch |
Publsiher | : Jonathan David Publishers |
Total Pages | : 524 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105119856552 |
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Modern English and Hebrew names with an analysis of their meanings and origins.
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
Author | : Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2016-11-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780192527479 |
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Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
The Penguin Dictionary of First Names
Author | : David Pickering |
Publsiher | : Penguin Books, Limited (UK) |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : IND:30000092685902 |
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Names have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. With 150 plus entries, this book takes a look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from different parts of the English-speaking world.