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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unexpected Joys
It is a baby name book, but its so much more than just your generic "Aaron", "Amy", and "Ainsley" with a quick blurb about origin or meaning. Carol Wallace instead includes names that appeared in various Penguin Classics. For instance, if you open the book to the Boy names you'll find Aaron and Henry and Marcus with information about characters in literature who bore the...
Published on October 16, 2008 by J. M. Childs
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting literary references but impractical names
The names in this book are mainly for those searching for ones with strong literary ties. It is not good if you are looking for a "normal" name, nor if you are looking for something that is just less common. Most of the names are simply impractical and unweildy for a child now. I found it least helpful of all the books I purchased.
Published on April 29, 2006 by Danilibs
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unexpected Joys,
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This review is from: The Penguin Classic Baby Name Book (Paperback)
It is a baby name book, but its so much more than just your generic "Aaron", "Amy", and "Ainsley" with a quick blurb about origin or meaning. Carol Wallace instead includes names that appeared in various Penguin Classics. For instance, if you open the book to the Boy names you'll find Aaron and Henry and Marcus with information about characters in literature who bore the name. You'll also find uncommon, mythological or historical references such as Ion, Atlas, Hades and Hepzibah.
Its truly fascinating, if you have any love for classic literature, and I find myself reading it almost like a novel itself, just straight through. It is not for everyone, and certainly not your average baby name book, but I can truly recommend it for those who love names, love literature, or are equally as eccentric as I am.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting literary references but impractical names,
By Danilibs (VT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Penguin Classic Baby Name Book (Paperback)
The names in this book are mainly for those searching for ones with strong literary ties. It is not good if you are looking for a "normal" name, nor if you are looking for something that is just less common.
Most of the names are simply impractical and unweildy for a child now. I found it least helpful of all the books I purchased. |
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The Penguin Classic Baby Name Book by Carol McD. Wallace (Paperback - April 27, 2004)
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