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This is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of names which will delight anyone with an interest in the subject. Not simply just a list of different words, this guide takes the reader back to the historical roots of eachname with their cultural, religious and artistic heritage helpfully explained. With almost 5,000 first names listed, this dictionary is also an invaluable, and highly enjoyable source for parents looking to name a new baby.

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David Pickering is a freelance writer and editor, living in Buckingham. He is the author of many reference works including CASSELL DICTIONARY OF ABBREVIATIONS, CASSELL DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS and DICTIONARY OF SUPERSTITIONS.

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  • PublisherPenguin
  • Publication date1999
  • ISBN 10 0140514236
  • ISBN 13 9780140514230
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Number of pages400

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