personal names

An introduction to the world of onomastics--the study of names--which discusses over 2800 names from every ethnic group.

Presents the origins, pronunciations, and English equivalents of more than nine hundred Irish male and female names; also includes a saints calendar.

Presents more than five thousand contemporary and traditional Hebrew names for boys and girls in English, Hebrew characters, and transliterated English, providing each name's meaning, root, and popularity rating; also includes advice on name choosing and the naming ceremony.

Lists names for boys and girls that are popular in Ireland, arranged in sections including Irish royalty, saints, mythical figures, literary characters, celebrities, and others; also includes a pronunciation and spelling guide.

Lists names for boys and girls that are popular in Britain, arranged in sections based on British royalty, literature, class, and the choices of celebrities.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that list the origins and meanings of over ten thousand baby names that have special meaning for the African-American community; grouped in the categories of female and male.

Presents alphabetical listings of over ten thousand American baby names for boys and girls, each with a definition and variations, and includes a worksheet and advice for choosing a name.