Name: Babies' Names
Author: Julia Cresswell
ISBN: 9780007183913

Babies' Names

Julia Cresswell

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Author Description

A brand-new edition of this best-selling guide to over 1,500 first names. Gem Babies’ Names gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls’ and boys’ names in Britain today. The ideal pocket guide to choosing a name for your baby.Have you recently named your child Emily or Jack? If you have, you have chosen the most popular name in England and Wales in 2003. Emily replaced Chloe after five years in the top spot, whilst Jack has been the top name for nine years. Ellie and Chloe came next for girls and Joshua and Thomas for boys. In Scotland the top names for girls were Emma, Ellie and Amy and for boys Lewis, Jack and Cameron.This updated edition lists all names alphabetically, giving a pronunciation guide, background to the origins of the name and any pet names or related names.Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Afro-Caribbean and European names, as well as Christian names, are all included.A guide to registering your baby’s birth and points to consider when naming your child, plus lists of the most popular girls’ and boys’ names, complete this comprehensive guide to first names.This edition has been redesigned in the new Gem style both internally and with a new cover design.

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THE THESIS

This guide serves as a comprehensive reference tool for expectant parents navigating the selection of a child's name by providing etymological origins, popularity trends, and cultural context. Julia Cresswell, an expert in onomastics, compiles over 1,500 entries to assist parents in understanding the history and usage of names across diverse cultural backgrounds. The text integrates statistical data from British birth registries with practical advice on the naming process to offer a structured decision-making framework.

THE SCOPE MAP

What You Will Find

An alphabetical directory of over 1,500 first names with pronunciation guides and etymological backgrounds.
Statistical analysis of popular naming trends in England, Wales, and Scotland as of 2003.
A diverse inclusion of Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Afro-Caribbean, and European naming traditions.
Practical guidance on the legal requirements for registering a birth and considerations for selecting a name.

THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

This reference work provides a dense, utilitarian resource for parents seeking historical and cultural context for naming conventions. The inclusion of regional popularity data and diverse cultural origins makes it a practical, albeit historically specific, tool for those interested in the etymology of common first names.

Page Count:
356

Publication Date:
2004-10-04

Publisher:
Collins

ISBN-10:
0007183917

ISBN-13:
9780007183913

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