Publisher's Synopsis
Containing 4,500 entries with 10,000 suggstions for names and nicknames, this book is a guide for anyone faced with the difficult task of picking a suitable name for a baby. Each name includes information on meaning, usage, popularity and history. Based on statistical research, the facts included in this book are up-to-date and tables of the most popular names in Britain, America and Australia are also included. Full of facts and surprising stories, this book will prove to be a delight to both the browser and the proud parents.