1,107 baby names that stand the test of time

Summary: A guide for parents who know that the perfect name lasts a lifetime--it suits not just a cuddly newborn but grows with a child from babyhood through adulthood. 1,107 baby names that stand the test of time makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name's definition, history, variations and nicknames, and its 'meaning' in the larger cultural sense. Includes a primer on the basic rules of baby naming including sounds, rhythm, ethnic traditions, and effective use of a middle name.

Record details

ISBN: 9780761180166 (paperback) :
Physical Description: print
regular print
xxix, 567 pages ; 16 cm.
Publisher: New York : Workman Publishing, 2014, ©2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes indexes. "Previously published as Bring back Beatrice!"--Title page verso.
Formatted Contents Note:	The names -- Girls -- Boys -- Index of alternative names -- An assortment of name inspirations.