The Penguin Book of Baby Names

Name: The Penguin Book of Baby Names
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141040851
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By David Pickering

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The Penguin Book of Baby Names by David Pickering is an extensive guide offering a diverse collection of names from various cultures and eras. It provides meanings, origins, and potential influences of each name, making it a valuable resource for new parents in search of the perfect name for their child. With its rich and informative content, it serves as a compelling companion for those interested in the linguistic and cultural heritage of names.
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If you're expecting a little one or simply curious about names and their origins, this book offers a comprehensive collection with meanings and historical contexts. It may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the cultural significance behind names or are in search of inspiration for naming a child.

The Penguin Book of Baby Names

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. Suitable for prospective parents, this easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival.

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Find the name that you and your baby will love for ever.

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding.

A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It also includes appendices of the top ten names through the centuries and the most popular celebrity names.

The Penguin Book of Baby Names by David Pickering ensures that you will find the name that holds the perfect meaning and significance for you and your child.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141040851

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

David Pickering graduated in English from St Peter's College, Oxford. An experienced writer, editor and illustrator, he has compiled or contributed to well over 200 reference books, mostly in the areas of the arts, English language, history, folklore, entertainment and popular interest. As author, these have included a Dictionary of Theatre (1988), an Encyclopedia of Pantomime (1993), a Dictionary of Superstitions (1995), a Dictionary of Witchcraft (1996), a Dictionary of First Names (Penguin, 1999, 2004), Sports Quotations (2000), a Dictionary of Proverbs (2001), a Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (2001), the Pears Factfinder (Penguin, 2002), a Dictionary of Saints (2004), Pirates (2006), Jokes (Penguin, 2006), Perfect Pub Quiz (2007), Ancient Rome (2007), Buttering Parsnips Twocking Chavs (2007) and a Dictionary of Allusions (2008). He has broadcast many times on radio and television and lives in Buckingham with his wife and two sons.