More than 400 pages packed with creative lists, informative sidebars, and everything expectant parents need to find the perfect name for their baby.\ \ A comprehensive, A-to-Z listing of more than 25,000 baby names\ Name listings include information on the name's origin, meaning, popularity, even famous people with the same name\ Lists the 100 most-used names for boys and girls in 2006, plus the most popular names for twins and the top 25 names from each state\ Fun quizzes and personality...
More than 400 pages packed with creative lists, informative sidebars, and everything expectant parents need to find the perfect name for their baby. A comprehensive, A-to-Z listing of more than 25,000 baby names Name listings include information on the name's origin, meaning, popularity, even famous people with the same name Lists the 100 most-used names for boys and girls in 2006, plus the most popular names for twins and the top 25 names from each state Fun quizzes and personality tests help readers find out what kind of names will be a perfect fit for their baby Official sources provide top names from more than 30 countries Provides fresh new insight into modern challenges of multiples, adoption, and name creation Easy tips guide readers through the process of choosing the best name for their situation First-person experiences provide the “been there, done that” perspective readers need Pullout family tree makes it easy to organize family names and uncover names with unique historical appeal
100 Most Popular Names for Boys & Girls 2006 5Baby Name Nation 6Divine Inspiration 8Sentimental Journey 12Namesmithing 18Where the Wild Things Are 24Vintage 28All Around the World 32To Surname with Love 38Word Up! 42Plain Janes and Cool Joes 46Occupied by a Name 50I Need a Hero 54A Boy Named Sue, A Girl Named Owen 58Pageturners & Masterpieces 64Name Brands 68Branching Out 72Adoption 76And You Are? 78Games People Play 81Introduction to Girls' and Boys' Names 82Girls' Names 84Boys' Names 198Introduction to Lists 313Around the Globe 314Across the U.S. 329Lists 342By the Decade 364Most Popular Twins' Names in 2006 367Resources 368Index 369