personal names

Emily believes her name belongs to her alone, but on the first day of school she discovers she is not the only Emily in the world.

Presents a dictionary of over ten thousand names, each with information on its cultural origin, literal meaning, alternative spellings, and spiritual significance.

A survery of over 6000 first names used in the English-speaking world, with their linguistic and ethnic roots explained.

Discusses various kinds of personal names such as nicknames and names after marriage and describes how names changed as they traveled overseas and were passed down through generations. Includes a dictionary of common last names and their meanings.

Shares anecdotes about the funny and/or unusual names of actual people, places, and pets.

Unhei's classmates help her decide on a name when she moves to the United States from Korea.

Presents photographs of 26 children each with a name beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. The children tell about themselves and what their names mean.

Jo's grandfather helps her feel better about herself when he tells her the story about why she is named for the heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis.

After Grandma explains that she named Josephina after her talented, daring older sister, Josephina starts to appreciate her unusual name.