Baby Names for Dummies

by Margaret Rose

The fun and easy way to name the new bundle of joy
Brimming with over 5,000 names, from traditional to unique, this is the perfect reference for parents-to-be looking for naming guidance. It features a an impressive assemblage of options for both boys and girls-from Biblical, medieval, and Shakespearean names to musical and international names-along with a list of today's most popular names and the favorite names of previous decades. Each entry contains variant spellings as well as the name's meaning, history, and derivations. Plus, fun sidebars offer examples of celebrities who chose unique names for their little ones and perfect suggestions for future political leaders, artists, and movie stars.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Manny]

Top ten baby names January 2017

Boys

1. Donald
2. Vladimir
3. Adolf
4. Eric
5. Barron
6. General
7. Benito
8. Rex
9. Kompromat
10. Donald Junior

Girls

1. Ivanka
2. Ivanka
3. Ivanka
4. Ivanka
5. Ivanka
6. Ivanka
7. Ivanka
8. Ivanka
9. Ivanka
10. Kellyanne

[Call of duty · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can I read this ?

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a few good suggestions to consider at the beginning, but nothing I hadn't thought of already. I didn't gain any new name ideas from this book, but I do think the ideas at the beginning were worthwhile for those who haven't considered first and last name sounds together, and other tricks like that.

I wasn't a fan of the name grouping either.

[Jacqueline]

Good tip: "You can't win. Don't sweat it." You can put tons of effort into choosing the perfect name, only to have it become a household name as a notorious criminal the next month. So don't worry about it too much.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It gives insight into naming but I think every parent knows what names they like and so any name book will do.

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somewhat interesting but I enjoyed a different baby name book better.