Collins Gem - Babies' Names

by JuliaCresswell (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  An updated and completely authoritative guide to over 1500 first names, now reissued in a new flexibinding This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems. Have you recently named your child Chloe or Jack? If you have, you have chosen the most popular babies' names of the moment in Britain. Other names which are growing in popularity and which are included in Collins Gem Babies' Names are Megan, Georgia and Courtney for girls and Callum, Nathan, Brandon and Joe for boys. 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.

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

  A guide to over 1500 first names, complete with origins and meanings. The names are arranged alphabetically and include appropriate pronunciation guidance. As well as Christian names, the guide also explains the most common Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Afro- Caribbean and European names. Also included are lists of the most popular girls' and boys' names, information on how to register your child's birth, and ten points to consider when naming a child.

• New

  Paperback
  2008

  $14.64

  Babies' Names is a best-selling guide to over 1,500 first names. The book gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls' and boys' names in Britain today. It's the ideal reference for parents-to-be everywhere. From grandparents and friends to the milkman, everyone seems to have an opinion on what name you should give your baby. If you're struggling to agree with your partner, this is your one-stop guide to finding that perfect name. All entries are listed alphabetically for easy reference, giving a pronunciation guide, background to the origins of the name and any related nicknames or pet forms. Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Afro-Caribbean and European names, as well as Christian names, are all included. A helpful guide to registering your baby's birth and points to consider when naming your child, plus up-to-date lists of the most popular girls' and boys' names complete this comprehensive guide. It couldn't be more easy to find that special baby name.