Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool--The Very Last Word on First Names (Paperback)

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In Baby Names Now, Rosenkrantz and Satran offer a slightly expanded and revised version of their The Last Word on First Names. Gone are the lists and trend-spotting predictions. Girls' names and then boys' are arranged alphabetically. Each entry exudes the authors' trademark frank and witty opinions about how trendy or outr? a name might be. Practical tips on alternatives for a name are sometimes given, as are variant spellings, possible nicknames, and pronunciations. Names chosen by celebrities for their children and names from movies, television, and even video games are noted. This book is a durable trade paperback and includes a bibliography of print and online name resources. Recommended for all public libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The definitive new A-Z guide from "the arbiters of hip baby names."-- The Wall Street Journal
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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Revised edition (August 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312267576
• ISBN-13: 978-0312267575
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,352,377 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK!, September 6, 2001

By A Customer

I'm a three-time mom who's now looking for a name for baby number four and this book is the BEST! I've been through all the baby-naming books and I know, from living with my other children's names, that these authors really tell you the truth about how a name is received in the real world. It's the only name book out there (besides the authors' other new book, Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana, which I also love) that gives you lots of new ideas for names and how to use them -- as well as warning you away from names that might be getting overused! If you want a name book that gives you lots of solid information you will appreciate more and more over time as you live with the name you choose for your child, this one is for you.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!, October 25, 2003

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This review is from: Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool--The Very Last Word on First Names (Mass Market Paperback)

I thought that this book was a wonderful change from the bunches of books that just list names with their origin and meaning. Those are good books to skim for an idea, but this one brought so much more to the table. I really liked the information on whether names were getting too trendy and overused, and I loved that so many entries had alternatives listed. I highly recommend it for someone who is interested in really exploring names, and not just looking at a long list of every name ever used.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars They could have just revised "Last Word on First Names"., September 30, 2001

By	Meaghan Good "meggilyweggily" (Venedocia, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a good update on "Last Word on First Names", and that is ALL it is. I don't think they should have released it as a whole new book. I mean, there are a few new names but they are wild and crazy and nobody would use them. Like "Trout" is listed. I mean, come on!