The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Names [Paperback]

Nathaniel Altman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Little Giant Encyclopedias | Publication Date: December 31, 1999

Commonplace, melodious, or downright odd, a name can reveal some fascinating information. It may derive from your earliest ancestor's profession (such as Smith for blacksmith) or it may reflect specific attributes (like Andrea for "strong"). This comprehensive and thoroughly engaging reference examines the origins and meanings of thousands of first and last names, presented alphabetically. It also lists the 40 most popular male and female given names in the United States since 1930; popular African, Afro-American, Chinese, French, German, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Muslim, Russian, and Spanish given names for both boys and girls; the 1,000 most commonly found family names in the U.S. organized according to popularity; and the top 100 family names in each of the fifty states. An indispensable encyclopedia for anyone interested in looking up his or her name or finding one for a baby. The author lives in Brooklyn, NY. 512 pages, 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806965096
• ISBN-13: 978-0806965093
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,287,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, January 13, 2000

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This review is from: The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Names (Paperback)

I thought this book was wonderful. Filled with names and descriptions that helped me pick the pirfect name for my little "Montana Savanna" I suggest it for anyone.