The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Found our baby's name in this book!
  • boring
  • addictive reading
  • Very helpful
  • Great book!
The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby
Laura Wattenberg
Manufacturer: Broadway
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0767917529
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Book Description

Yes, your baby’s perfect name is out there.
The trick is finding it.

The perfect baby name will speak to your heart, give your child a great start in life—and maybe even satisfy your relatives.  But you can't expect to just stumble on a name like that in an A to Z dictionary or on a trendy list.

That’s why you need The Baby Name Wizard. Created by a name-searching mom, it uses groundbreaking research and computer generated models to pinpoint each name’s image, examine its usage and popularity over the last 100 years, and suggest other promising ideas. A perfect guide to the modern world of names, The Baby Name Wizard will engage you from the first name you look up and keep you enchanted through your journey to the just-right name for your baby.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Found our baby's name in this book!.......2007-09-11

This is a great book for the analytical choosy type. We went through every name in the book and actually found the name for our son. We wanted to make sure we picked a rare name, and this book is a BIG help in finding those rarely used names.

1 out of 5 stars boring.......2007-09-09

too long. i have no idea what the point of this book was. i hated it so much i couldn't get through the first chapter.

5 out of 5 stars addictive reading.......2007-09-08

Much more helpful than a simple catalog of names, this book also makes extremely interesting reading. Why are some names ragingly popular, and why does a name appeal to us? How has a name historically risen and fallen in popularity? I can't begin to count the number of hours before bed I've spent reading this book.

Naming a child is a lovely responsibility. I think this book helps more than any other in making a decision that respects the individuality of the child, as well as the indulgences of the parents.

5 out of 5 stars Very helpful.......2007-08-21

I loved this book. I went through so many name books before I found this one. The categories are fun to read through. I did not know that my name and the one I was considering for my daughter were highly popular in the 70s. All my Aunts' names were the "happy" names of the 50s. This book has very few uncommon names. If you are looking for something ethnic, this might disappoint. It didn't even have "Jolene" but it's pretty easy to guess what the meaning of that is. Because I was looking for a more normal name (even Anica, which I loved, sounded too foreign for my girl) this book was refreshing. I found the perfect name that fit all the categories I liked: Heather.

5 out of 5 stars Great book!.......2007-08-17

I love this book! The author does more than define the names listed. She categorizes them, she shows recent trends, lists similar names to suggest alternatives, and she gives her opinion of each name without insulting or talking down to the reader. It's a great book for soon-to-be parents or anyone that's interested in names. The only slight problem is the fact that the book has been out for about two years, so the trends shown may no longer be entirely accurate, but you'll still be able to get a general idea of the popularity (or lack thereof).
100,000 + Baby Names: The Most Complete Baby Name Book
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT BOOK
  • Incorrect meanings/classifications for ethnic names
  • A lot of names to look through!
  • Tons of names
  • A lot of names...
100,000 + Baby Names: The Most Complete Baby Name Book

Manufacturer: Meadowbrook
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0684039990

Book Description

This complete baby naming resource includes more names and more helpful features than any other book on the market:

- Over 100,000 baby names and their meanings, derivations and famous namesakes

- 5,000 Hispanic names.

- Icons to identify names used for both genders, and to indicate whether they're used evenly, more for boys, or more for girls.

- Updated lists ranking the 100 most popular names for boys and girls in 2004

- Top-hundred ranked names are starred in the main text of the book.

- A new introductory chapter by Bruce Lansky: "How to Pick A Name for Your Baby"

- 300 helpful lists of names to consider, including famous authors, actors, athletes, artists, scientists as well as lists of names that convey an image: attractive, smart, competent, friendly, wimpy, etc.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK.......2007-09-02

I PURCHASED IT USED AND LOVED IT. I WILL BE SELLING IT BACK. I LOVE HOW EVERYTHING WAS DIVIDED IN IT INTO SECTIONS. WE FOUND OUT BABY GIRL'S NAME IN IT :o)

3 out of 5 stars Incorrect meanings/classifications for ethnic names.......2007-07-29

First, let me state the obvious: You will find many, many names in this book. Besides American and Christian names the book lists many ethnic names: African, Indian, Arabic, Chinese, Irish, Italian, etc.
I can't comment on the quality and accuracy of all the names, but being East Indian I do have a fair bit of knowledge regarding Indian names.
The problems with this book:
1. Many of the name meanings are wildly inaccurate.
2. Some boys names were incorrectly classified as a girls name and vice-versa.
3. Some Arabic names were incorrectly classified as Indian.
4. Quality: many Indian names listed in this book are archaic and woefully outdated-- the sort of name that conjures up images of someone in their 80s. The American equivalent would be names like Ebenezer or Nimrod. Those names were popular at some point in the 1880s, but how many parents would give that name to their child today =)
The bottom line: there are a wide variety of names to be found here, but if you're going to go with a name you are unfamiliar with be sure to check alternate sources for meanings, source attribution and gender-appropriateness.

4 out of 5 stars A lot of names to look through!.......2007-01-10

I thought the book was great and had lots of interesting name ideas. It organzied names alphabetically but also in like-sounding names, names that were pairs, famous people's names, etc. The only thing I did not like was that the pronounciations were not provided. Other than that I thought the book had great ideas, was very organized, and I plan on passing it on to my pregnant friends.

4 out of 5 stars Tons of names.......2007-01-10

As the title suggests, there are a ton of names in this book. I would have appreciated some more depth to at least a portion of the names. However, I really liked the sheer number of names. The names in this book went beyond the run-of-the-mill, most popular names. Some of the names are unrealistic and laughable. Overall, a good book to use as a starting point.

4 out of 5 stars A lot of names..........2007-01-03

Although this book does have the huge number of names that it promises, many of them are just numerous spellings of the same name. I also did notice that the book contains lots of exotic names, and not as much of a focus on traditional names. So if you're looking for a name specific to your heritage (like you're parents are from Vietnam and you want a Vietnamese name), this is a great book. But if you're looking for something a little more mainstream, you may want to go with something else. The one thing that really made me a little mad, though, was that they misspelled a country's name (just so happened to be the one that my baby's father is from, so I noticed). I don't have the book with me right now, but I think they put Tai rather than Thai (as in Thailand)!!! Get an EDITOR!!!
The Baby Name Bible: The Ultimate Guide By America's Baby-Naming Experts
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • inaccurate names
  • Fun, whimsical
  • A lot of names to sort through
  • This book feels like an old friend.
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Pamela Redmond Satran , and Linda Rosenkrantz
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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ASIN: 0312352204
Release Date: 2007-02-20

Book Description

How can you tell if a name is too popular or not mainstream enough, wonderfully creative or just plain weird? How can you find the name that is perfect for you and your baby?

  • More than 50,000 names, with their meanings and derivations
  • Expert opinions on every name
  • Unique symbols that highlight unisex names, starred recommendations, and names that are on their way up or down
  • The latest celebrity-baby names
  • Ethnic and international names
  • Fresh alternatives for popular names
  • More than 200 fascinating lists, from "Cool Biblical Names" to "Names Headed for Harvard" to "Names Kids Love Having"

    ...and more. Informative and inspiring, entertaining and enlightening, The Baby Name Bible is the only book that offers such far-reaching advice on the full range of classic, multicultural, and creative choices—helping you figure out what's hot, what's cool, and what's right for your baby.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars inaccurate names.......2007-10-11

    I would do further research before picking any name from a baby book. This one says that Briley is a modern made up name. It isn't. Briley is a Welsh last name. It is a contraction of Ab Riley, Meaning Son of Riley. Riley meaning Valiant. I have seen some girls with this name, but is traditionally a male name.

    5 out of 5 stars Fun, whimsical.......2007-07-15

    I enjoyed how this book told me what names were "climbing the charts" and vice versa. The "celebrity baby name" sections are very interesting, as are the "if you like XXX, you might like XXX" sidebars. It has some funny commentary now and then. I think it could do without the downright silly -- like listing "50 Cent" as a name! -- but overall it's a fun name book to read through, and makes a good gift for any expecting parent.

    4 out of 5 stars A lot of names to sort through.......2007-07-05

    Pros: Comprehensive book of names, gives origins, meanings and trends for some of the names along with many variations of a particular name. Many different lists throughout the book: international versions of names, nicknames, and the one I thought was useful -- If you like XXXXX, you might like the names.....

    Cons: Comprehensive book of names--there were just too many names to sort through. We are looking for a more traditional name and there are too many pages of names that were just too "out there" for us.

    5 out of 5 stars This book feels like an old friend........2007-05-17

    The Baby Name Bible was easy to pick out of the many books of this genre since the cover is so engaging. Upon reading it, I was very relieved to find that, rather than having to plow through name after name in this very substatial volume, I felt as though I were being guided by an old friend who loves everything about naming a new baby and wants me to be just as delighted with the final choice. This is a great gift book!

    2 out of 5 stars Destroyed what made "Beyond Jennifer" good.......2007-05-08

    The phone book format destroyed what made "Beyond Jennifer ..." worth reading: the thematic contexts and lists of manageable size. Don't bother.
    Cool Names: for Babies
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Not the best
    • Not cool at all
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    Cool Names: for Babies
    Pamela Redmond Satran , Linda Rosenkrantz , and Pamela Satran
    Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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    ASIN: 0312304390

    Book Description

    As America's leading baby-name experts, Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran hear the same question again and again: 'What are the cool names?' Here are the fun, fresh answers, conveyed with the authors' trademark wit and authority, incuding: -HOT COOL-From the top 100 cool names to why Ivy is cooler than Ivana -COOL COOL-Celebrity names (Heath, Jada); athlete names (Venus, Ali); artist/literary names (Monet, Dashiell) -NEW COOL-Spiritual names (Pax, Eden); color names (Indigo, Lavender); foreign-word names (Alouette, from the French for 'lark,' or Luna, from the Spanish 'moon') -TOO COOL-Why not to name a child Kool or Tiger. With thousands of ideas that parents won't find anywhere else, Cool Names is the definitive guide to the hottest names.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Not the best.......2007-06-27

    This book did have some "interesting" ideas but it wasn't a very big book so your chances of finding a name that you really like are pretty slim. Especially since a lot of the ideas are totally weird names from video games, celebrity baby names, movies, and even a section with "Grandpa" names for little girls...what? Well, if you're looking for a really uncommon or unusual name, go for it, but I recommend also getting a name book with a lot more choices.

    2 out of 5 stars Not cool at all.......2007-06-13

    I was a little skeptical about finding a "cool" name in a book called "Cool Names", and I was right to be. I know cool is a matter of opinion, but most of the names in this book are simply ridiculous-- is anyone actually going to name their child Salmon or Experience? This slim book appears to be random lists of words that the authors have grouped into categories like "Spiritual Names" or "Artist Names". If you are looking for a unique name I suggest The Baby Name Wizard, which will tell you about the popularity of a name, if it rising or declining in popularity and identify any pop culture references you may overlook (for example, that you are naming your child after a fish!)

    5 out of 5 stars I LOVE these books!.......2007-01-18

    I adore the books these authors write; they are my soulmates! I have been interested in names ever since I was a child, and their books totally feed my craving. I love their insightful and intelligent advice, I love their humor, and I love lists! I love knowing WHY people (and celebrities) named their child what they did. Knowing trends is very important to me; I would never want my child to be one of 5 of the same name in her class as I was with "Susan". These books have their finger on the pulse, and also give lots of alternative suggestions to popular names. I love their "So Far Out They're In" type categories. This book is a total winner, and very entertaining, unlike those "encyclopedias" of name meanings. I always lend mine to prospective mothers, and keep an extra copy just for that purpose.

    2 out of 5 stars Good for writers; not for parents-to-be.......2007-01-14

    I'm a writer, so I'm always on the lookout for interesting names I might use for some characters. I have about three people named Scott, five James's (all men), and a good three or four girls with the name Elizabeth. So I picked this up, thinking it might help me. There are some good ideas for character names in here (Narcissa, Dashiell, and Isolde), but I don't think it's a good idea to just smush a name together for a real person (who in their right mind would name their kid Moon?). Plus, it also promotes giving kids crappy names. What really made the star-rating go down for me was their section on grandpa/granddaughter names. It's offensive that they say names like Marshall, Stanley, Wallace, Gary, Randolph, Theodore, and Sherman shouldn't be used on a boy. It's okay to name a girl Marshall, though! After all, a girl obviously is stronger with a male name! "Rolls eyes". Bull. Giving a girl a name like Wallace or Stanley is nothing short of cruel. These are boy names and should stay that way. The same goes for Elliot. And also, a lot of these names aren't new. The -aden trend is already dated; there are so many Brayden/Caden/Jaydens nowadays. I gave it two stars because I found some good ideas in here for CHARACTERS or PETS! But it's only two because it's also suggesting that it's okay to give your kid a crappy name (or should I say, krappeigh, since creative spelling is where it's at nowadays).

    2 out of 5 stars What-ever.......2007-01-06

    This book doesn't have anything unheard of. It has some lame make you own name ideas. Like instead of Anthony it's Anfrony. Lame.
    Hello, My Name Is Mommy: The Dysfunctional Girl's Guide to Having, Loving (and Hopefully Not Screwing Up) a Baby
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    Book Description

    Hilarious, true, and inspirational, Hello, My Name is Mommy is for every pregnant woman and new mother who ever felt helpless and out of control instead of confident and aglow. Lynch taps into her own dysfunctional childhood and fears of becoming a mom to honestly talk real-girl to real-girl about what's really bothering many moms-to-be: -Does a woman's own screwed-up past doom her to repeat the cycle? -If a mommy was raised on raw hot dogs and second-hand smoke can she still be a good mommy? -Kids are kind of germy and gross, but thinking that doesn't make a person a bad mommy -Can a working mommy actually get back to it with Cheerios falling out of the old nursing bra? Dr. Spock may tell moms to trust their instincts, but a Misfit Mommy wants to do everything but. Mommies-to-be who feel like frauds and imposters won't feel alone anymore with this insightful and laugh-out-loud guide.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Hello, my name is Braggart...........2007-02-21

    Sheri Lynch's book is more a display of her achievements with a baby in tow rather than a humorous look at motherhood. I kept waiting for the funny, humorous one liners or stories to make me giggle, but instead found myself bored by Lynch's "look at me and what I have achieved" dribble.

    2 out of 5 stars Too dysfunctional.......2007-01-19

    We're all a little dysfunctional and hope to not screw it up, but this book put so much emphasis on Mom's dysfunctionality that it became not relevant to us "normally screwed up" Moms. I was hoping for humor and good tips, this was not the book.

    5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Fit!.......2006-11-29

    This is one of my favorite pregnancy/motherhood books! The first time I read it (yes, I've read it more than once in the past month) I laughed out loud the entire time. Sheri has a great ability to talk about serious matters in a lighthearted but helpful way. You won't find a four page list of essential layette items or a step by step guide to changing a diaper but this book has so much more to offer. It will help you discover some pretty profound things about yourself as a woman and a mom, especially if you feel that your own parents fell somewhat short in raising you. It will also help prepare you for the experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. I definitely recommend!

    5 out of 5 stars Great gift for a new mom!.......2006-11-10

    Great book for during pregnancy or right after the birth of a baby. A funny look at motherhood!

    5 out of 5 stars A Must Read..........2006-06-07

    for any expectant mother from a dysfunctional background, even if your father never held you at gunpoint, he just wasn't around, I think you can relate to the feelings Lynch describes and it's entertaining, hilarious at times!
    The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names, Their Meanings, Origins, and Spritual Significance
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The Name Book
    • Great
    • Perfect for Staff Meetings
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    • Name Book
    The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names, Their Meanings, Origins, and Spritual Significance
    Dorothy Astoria
    Manufacturer: Bethany House
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    Book Description

    Comprehensive book of twelve-thousand names, including their meanings, origins, and spiritual significance, with supporting Scripture for each.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Name Book.......2007-09-28

    This book is awesome...I had the loan of a older version and needed a newer version with more up to date names and their meanings. I am making bookmarks for our local Christian Book Shop to sell, and this has been really helpful. I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase.

    5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-04-08

    My husband and I find this book very helpful. It is in alphabetical order so it makes looking up a name easy.It also includes everything mentioned like all of the meanings and where the names comes from. It is a great tool other than the internet. Even though we are still looking for a name I am sure we wont have a problem finding one in this book.

    5 out of 5 stars Perfect for Staff Meetings.......2007-04-03

    I absolutely loved using this book to develop a special page of name recognition for all my employees for a staff meeting. It was very effective and they felt very engaged in the whole message of the meeting.
    Thanks loads.

    cindy riley

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, unique names.......2006-03-17

    After searching three other baby name books (that each boasted 20,000 names or more - one even had more than 50,000 from around the world) and finding nothing that worked for our first child, I borrowed this book from a friend and found the perfect name. The name my husband and I chose wasn't in any of the other books. The same thing happened to the friend who lent me The Name Book - she has never found her first-born's name in another baby name book.

    The meanings in The Name Book are lovely, and the spelling variations allow parents to personalize names to their own tastes. Even though we knew the sex of our baby before she was born, it was still nice to have the boy and girl (and unisex) names listed together - it just gives you more options and it's easier to read.

    I'm ordering my own copy of the book since we're expecting our second child this year. (By the way, my lending friend is done having children - but she's keeping the book just because it's so wonderful!)

    5 out of 5 stars Name Book.......2005-09-18

    This book is comprehensive in its information, but does not try to be the same as other books with information about proper names. I appreciate the genderless organization, just alphabetical listings, with alternate spellings and nick-names included. Each name has the origin, although I found a few of them to be different from the expected and usual. The meanings and scripture associated with the names are the driving reason for my purchase of this book. I plan to use it as a teaching tool with my students, encouraging them with the meaning and scriptures for their names.
    The Complete Book of Baby Names (Complete Book of)
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Everything you need to choose the best name for your baby
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    • Fabulous baby naming book!
    The Complete Book of Baby Names (Complete Book of)
    Lesley Bolton
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    ASIN: 1402207646
    Release Date: 2006-10-01

    Book Description

    Welcoming a new baby into the family is one of the biggest blessings in life. The Complete Book of Baby Names helps make this transition fun-and easy-by giving you the most complete and up-to-date book of baby names available.

    Whether you're looking to carry on family tradition, stay true to your religion or ethnic background or want to try something new and different, The Complete Book of Baby Names is packed full of more than 100,001 baby names with origins and definitions that make choosing baby's names (almost) painless.

    The Complete Book of Baby Names includes:

    -100,001-plus names, including origins and definitions
    -The most up-to-date list of popular names-including twin names
    -276 fun lists to help you choose, including: names that command respect, celebrity names, names from children's literature and names with great expectations
    -Modern baby-naming trends
    -Attributes of a perfect names
    -Adding a middle name-or two
    -And lots more!

    Everything you need to choose the perfect name!

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Everything you need to choose the best name for your baby.......2007-09-16

    This is an amazing resource book with lots of lists, the meanings of all the names and really good introductory materials (that were very helpful). 100,001 names is a lot of names, so having some ways to think about them is very helpful. So were the lists of most popular names in categories such as country, ethnicity and religion. And I really liked the attributes of a perfect name (considerations such as sound, family names, nicknames, meaning, stereotypes, putting together first and last names, etc.). A tremendously useful book for naming babies (and even pets or characters in novels.) And fantastic shower gift.

    1 out of 5 stars More doesn't mean better.......2007-08-06

    Ever thought of naming your baby Oder? What about Pekar? If so, then this book is for you. If not, you will have to wade through tens of thousands of unusable names that are there just as filler.

    5 out of 5 stars Fabulous baby naming book!.......2007-07-16

    I love this book! Lots of advice on choosing the perfect name for your baby. Great lists not only to choose from, but to spark you own imagination. Highly recommended.
    The Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Helpful in the naming game
    • dislikes of internet sells
    • A complete Jewish-American name book.
    The Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names
    Alfred J. Kolatch
    Manufacturer: Jonathan David Pub
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 0824602951

    Book Description

    This dictionary contains Hebrew and English names together with an analysis of their meanings and origins. Included among the more than 11,000 entries are a large number of biblical names suitable for use today, plus practically every Hebrew first name currently in use in Israel. Popular talmudic names and Yiddish names are also included. The correct spelling of Hebrew and Yiddish names is indicated in Hebrew script immediately following each main entry. Also features a comprehensive Hebrew Name Vocabulary, in which one will find Hebrew (and Yiddish) names grouped according to meaning and transliterated into English.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Helpful in the naming game.......2002-09-03

    The best thing about this book was something that I saw in no other book. One of the ways we were looking at to name our child was to find words (or the meaning of the names for those we were naming for) and finding the hebrew word that meant that. This is the only book with a dictionary in the back of words (i.e., if you look up song, you will find Shira, if you look up Strong, you will find Ethan). So it was helpful when we were looking at naming in that way. There are so many names in here, it is great - not all of them are Jewish, per se, but all names seem to be in the book. It was extremely helpful in naming our child!

    1 out of 5 stars dislikes of internet sells.......2001-03-29

    I wanted to take a quick look over the internet but the people who programed this site will not let you scan the book for one second. It is sad that you would have to by the book just to look for one sorry thing. And I am ashamed at the situation.And at the creaters of this site for not giving anyone the chance to look before they buy.

    5 out of 5 stars A complete Jewish-American name book........1998-04-26

    I found this book to be the best, most complete book of names for an English-speaking parent-to-be of Jewish heritage. Everything is included: English/Anglo-Saxon/American (even some Spanish and French), and of course, Yiddish, Biblical/Talmudic, and Israeli names.
    Celtic Names For Children:Over 2,000 Names from
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The Best Celtic Name Book
    • Celtic names deciphered
    • A fun-to-read resource
    Celtic Names For Children:Over 2,000 Names from
    Loreto Todd
    Manufacturer: O'Brien
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 0862786762

    Product Description

    The definitive guide to a wealth of Celtic first names, encompassing over 2000 listings from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man, alphabetically listed for boys and girls with helpful pronunciation guides.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Best Celtic Name Book .......2004-10-12

    When I was pregnant with my first child I searched all over for Celtic/Scottish baby name books. This one took the cake! There are so many names and excellent descriptions of the meanings. I loved reading it. My husband and I found the perfect name for our son in it. I am now pregnant with the second and will definitely use this book to find a name. It is well worth the money.

    4 out of 5 stars Celtic names deciphered.......2002-05-13

    Finally a Celtic baby names book with both pronunciation and background on the names! I am a writer and I found it particularly useful with my writing. Alternate spellings are also given.

    4 out of 5 stars A fun-to-read resource.......1999-04-22

    Ms. Todd brings us an assortment of 2,000 Celtic names from six Celtic countries/regions, including Cornwall and Brittany. All entries are cross-referenced and include variants of spelling and pronunciation guides. Commentary includes the names in myth, as well as regional popularity of the names. Writers of historical fiction and historical romance will find this book to be a handy, well organized resource.
    Invitation au monde francophone (with Audio CD)
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Great book for learning beginning French
    • not a book for French beginners
    Invitation au monde francophone (with Audio CD)
    Gilbert A. Jarvis , Thérèse M. Bonin , Diane W. Birckbichler , and Anne Lair
    Manufacturer: Heinle
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    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 1413001335

    Book Description

    Helps students acquire proficiency in communicating within culturally-significant contexts, inviting students to examine and appreciate differences and similarities among individuals and cultures in an interconnected world.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great book for learning beginning French.......2007-10-09

    I used this book for a college introductory course and it was much better than any that I had ever used in high school. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn french. The cd was also very helpful in helping me to learn how to pronounce.

    2 out of 5 stars not a book for French beginners.......2005-09-28

    I don't like this book, actually i am taking French in college now, this is the textbook for my elementary course. but i don't think it is a book for beginners, there are too much infor in one chapter. and it never makes it clear the grammar points/pronunciation, the CDs read very fast to catch up with.

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