The Penguin Dictionary of First Names (Paperback)

David Pickering

ISBN 10: 0141013982 / ISBN 13: 9780141013985

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, London, 2004

About this Item

Paperback. The Reference Relaunch is a major event in reference publishing - Penguin Dictionaries are getting a brand new lookWhat's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition, with 150 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names takes a close look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed and informative, it is essential reading for expectant parents and for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name. Names have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. With 150 plus entries, this book takes a look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from different parts of the English-speaking world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of First Names (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0141013982
• ISBN 13: 9780141013985
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition, with 150 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names takes a close look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed and informative, it is essential reading for expectant parents and for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name.

About the Author

David Pickering is a freelance writer and editor. He is the author of a number of reference works including the Cassell Dictionary of Abbreviations and the Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs. He lives in Buckingham.