A Concise Dictionary of First Names

Hanks, Patrick; Hodges, Flavia

ISBN 10: 0198662599 / ISBN 13: 9780198662594

Published by Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66. Seller Inventory # G0198662599I4N00

Synopsis:

Do you love or hate your name? Do you know what it really means? How do you choose the right name for someone? With well over 6,000 entries, this is the most comprehensive dictionary of first names available. In addition to a new introduction from the authors, it provides the answers to all your questions on the meanings and histories of names, how they have risen or fallen in popularity, and who are the famous bearers from history, fiction, and the screen. There is detailed appendix material which includes European, Arabic, and Indian names, and this new edition now contains detailed coverage of Japanese and Chinese names. Over 150 brand new first names listed, including Aeronwen, Ardal, Calista, Gaia, Macy, Nirvana, and Xena

About the Author:
Patrick Hanks is former Chief Editor for Current English Dictionaries at Oxford University Press. He now works as a freelancer.Flavia Hodges is a philologist, lexicographer, and publisher. OUP. He now works freelance. Flavia Hodges is a philologist, lexicographer, and publisher.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Concise Dictionary of First Names
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition