Customer Reviews
I concur...... - By: Mr. C. Hone, 24 Feb 2008 
....with all of the previous reviews. This book is divided into girl & boy names which are then listedin alphabetical order. There are so many names, 5,000 according to the book itself, that reading through them all to create a shortlist is time consuming!
We purchased the book to help us decide the name of our newborn & there are so many names to choose from that it is inevitable that you will find one that you both agree on!
Mainly European & biblical names, with a smattering of hebrew, arabic & Indian. Generally gives the history behind & the meaning of the name also.
Fantastic - best name book I've seen - By: Mrs. C. Large, 05 Nov 2007 This book is great. It has so many names from so many different origins & even the variants of those. Within 10 minutes of picking it up I had found 2 great possible names for my new addition wheras I'd found nonein the countless books I had studied so far. Well worth the £8.99 RRP.
Penguin Dictionary of First Names - By: Benjamin Goode, 22 Jun 2007 The Penguin Dictionary of First Names is easily the most comprehensive compendium of names I have ever come across. It is peppered with historical background & little anecdotes making it a most enjoyable read even if you are not planning on having babies but have always been extremely curious as to the story behind the name .
Thorough, informative & inspiring - By: Mrs. A. C. Whiteley, 28 Sep 2006 This is easily the best name book which I own (and I own several). It is arrangedin alphabetical order (as one might expect from a dictionary, I suppose) but for all names rather than with the usual Girl/Boy division. The gender of the name is indicatedin brackets with either m or f. Each name has a paragraph of information about its derivation, meaning & historic use. This is far more thorough than many others on the market & allows you to make a very informed choice about your son or daughter's future name. I have used this book to make many suggestions to my sister about my future niece/nephew & she is very impressed. Even if you aren't expecting a child, this is an extremely interesting book to leaf through & well worth the modest price tag.
