Penguin Dictionary Of First Names 2e
The Penguin Dictionary of First Names 2e by David Pickering, published by Penguin UK in August 2004, is a comprehensive reference work that explores the significance of names. This updated edition features 150 new entries and examines over 5,000 names from various regions of the English-speaking world, revealing their historical and mythological backgrounds as well as insights into personality traits associated with them.
Readers will find a detailed and informative resource that delves into the stories behind names, making it particularly useful for expectant parents and anyone interested in the cultural significance of names. The book provides a rich exploration of the connections between names and our beliefs, offering a unique perspective on how names reflect our past and identities. With 400 pages of content, this edition serves as an essential guide for those curious about the meanings and histories of first names.
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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.
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