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~ (Author), Pamela Redmond Satran (Author)
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 “Unlike garden-variety baby-name guides . . . [Beyond Jennifer & Jason] lays it on the line.” --Entertainment Weekly

“If you want some inspiration in naming your baby (or if you just want to spend some amusing moments), pick up Beyond Jennifer & Jason.” --Family Circle



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The all-new, better-than-ever edition of “the classic baby-name guide.” --The New York Times Magazine

Ever since they revolutionized the world of baby-naming with Beyond Jennifer & Jason--the first book to go beyond dictionary definitions to identify the image and style of particular names--Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran have brought their wit and insight to literally millions of parents. Now, America’s baby-name experts pinpoint the very latest trends in this all-new, up-to-the-minute edition of “the best baby-naming book ever written” (The News Journal).

Fresh, fabulous, and irresistible, Beyond Ava & Aiden is packed with fascinating new tips and lists, including:

*Green Names (Bay, Willow, Aster)

*Hipster Names (Pearl, Ruby, Dexter)

*Names That Work (Archer, Baker, Carter)

*Vintage Chic (Daisy, Clementine, Felix)

*Metrodude Names (Jackson, Jax, Maddox)

*Baby Gods and Goddesses (Juno, Orion, Clio)

And many more inspired---and inspiring---choices.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Fifth Edition edition (June 23, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312539150
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312539153
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #188,805 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST NAME BOOK BY A MILE!!, August 2, 2009
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This book is unlike your typical name book that gives you lists of 1000's of names (most so strange or out of style that no one would use them) and instead gives you actual information and advice. Pamela and Linda have been writing these books on names for years and they are by far our countries "Baby Naming Experts". It tells you about the names popularity, what others think of it and how your child will be perceived having the name. This book was so entertaining to read too! How many baby naming books can you say that about? If you have a baby to name this is the one book you should spend your money on! I loved it!
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have For Expectant Parents and Name Lovers!, July 8, 2009
As a huge fan of Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz's baby-naming guides, I'm pleased to report that their newest book, "Beyond Ava and Aiden," is simply outstanding in every way!

Organized into logical, easy to read chapters and sections pertaining to style, image, sex, and tradition, "Beyond Ava and Aiden" leaves no stone unturned when it comes to offering current, honest, and well-researched naming information and advice. Unlike other baby-naming books that simply list names in alphabetical order, "Beyond Ava and Aiden" actually lets you know if your favorite name is stylish...or not.

Suggested names are grouped into delightful categories (examples: Vintage Chic, So Far In They're Out Names, Flower and Fruit Names, Hipster Names, Yupster Names, Creative Names, Girly-Girl Names, Powerboy Names, Fictional Characters, The Celts Are Coming) designed to help future parents make informed naming decisions.

As with Satran and Rosenkrantz's other baby-naming books, their naming advice and categories are presented with humor and ease, creating a pleasant and relaxing reading experience.

Whether you're a name fan or someone attempting to name a little one, "Beyond Ava and Aiden" is a must for you. There's nothing else like it!


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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem in the Nomenclature Crown, September 8, 2009
What a delight to see another book published by those tireless and witty baby names experts, Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran!

Aptly described by The New York Times as being the "better-than-ever edition of the classic baby name guide," authors Rosenkrantz and Satran have their fingers on the pulse of modern-day onomastics, as they not only present and predict those top names that appeal to today's parents, but also revive classic, forgotten, and clearly non-trendy names that parents-to-be might not otherwise have considered. If a particular name should appear on more than one list, there is a good reason for it: The authors leave no stone unturned in their presentation of the various ways in which names are perceived.

Those already familiar with the authors' previous books, as well as their entertaining blog, will appreciate the authors' now-famous themed lists throughout this book -- themed lists that provide ease of scanning when considering names. These themed lists are preceded by descriptive text, accurately highlighting the historical background upon which the particular theme is based. For example, in the section titled "African American Naming Traditions," we learn about the evolution of African American names, from the infamous plantation days (one-fifth of African American names were of Greek and Roman classical origin) to the mid-19th century when these names were influenced by the New Orleans use of French-style prefixing, to today, when ethnic identity claims a large role in name selection.

Other ethnic groups are represented as well, in lists titled "The Celts Are Coming," "The Kosher Curve," and a section on "International Names."

This book is a yet another gem in the Rosenkrantz/Satran nomenclature crown.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Barely an update of Beyond Jennifer and Jason
I bought "Beyond Jennifer and Jason..." years ago, and was pleased to see a more current version out, now that I'm expecting again and stuck in the name department. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly edited, contradictions throughout
I loved the earlier versions of this book. I used Beyond Madision and Montana in naming my firstborn. I am now expecting again and was happy to find a new version. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lab88

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have update to the essential baby name classic
My all-time favorite name book.This will make a perfect gift for parents-to-be or anyone who enjoys baby names. Read more
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