A Dictionary of First Names (Oxford Quick Reference)

This brand new edition of the fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6 000 names in common use in English including newly created names and traditional names that have been newly discovered. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age origin and meaning of the name as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity and notes famous bearers (both historical and fictional). It covers alternative spellings short forms and pet forms and masculine and feminine forms as well as help with pronunciation. The edition featured fully updated appendices covering names in other languages including Scottish French German Italian Arabic and Chinese. New to this edition are appendices of Irish and Welsh names and tables showing the most popular names by year and region. This is the most comprehensive paperback first names dictionary available. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.