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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Baby Names Now
This book is great if you're looking for names for a story or something along those lines. You don't really get much in the way of meanings, and the selection is poor. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Hurley

3.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, but lacking
I enjoyed Beyond Jennifer and Jason very much, so you can imagine my excitement at seeing another book by the same authors. Read more
Published on July 7, 2005 by John Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun
Those who condemn this book for not being a long, boring list of name origins and meanings, or for stating that their name has gone out of style for today's children, are missing... Read more
Published on May 23, 2005 by R. Banfield

1.0 out of 5 stars Good For Sheep Only
I was hoping for a book that would illuminate some choices for baby names, while pointing out any unfortunate associations I had not thought of. Read more
Published on August 25, 2004 by Cheri Twain

5.0 out of 5 stars This One's My Favorite
If you're looking for a dictionary of baby names, there are about a zillion other books out there to choose from. Read more
Published on November 12, 2003 by jct

1.0 out of 5 stars I hate this book!
If you are looking for a book that gives meanings behind the names don't buy this book. It only gives the author's opinion on the name or a list of famous people who share the... Read more
Published on August 2, 2003 by Lauren Andersen

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK!
A guide to individual names, this book goes FAR beyond the standard baby-naming dictionaries to include the kind of inside information on names even your best friends won't tell... Read more
Published on July 20, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars List of girl names, list of boy names, a bit superficial
Before becoming a dad (well, I will be one in October), I would have never dreamt of reading a book on this topic, but you see: here I am today, browsing through a handful of... Read more
Published on May 10, 2003 by Manny Hernandez

3.0 out of 5 stars trendy, without much substance
I was dissappointed with this book. After reading the reviews I don't really know what I was expecting, but what I got was almost entirely the authors' opinions. Read more
Published on February 12, 2003 by Ankasha

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay if you really can't come up with a name on your own
Expecting our second child in a few weeks, my husband and I still cannot agree on a name. Since we are expecting another girl, its more difficult because we obviously used our... Read more
Published on January 8, 2003 by audresmommy

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