The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby |
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Laura Wattenberg
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Pages: 368 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0767917529
Pub: Broadway Books
Pub date: 2005-02-08
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 148751
Reader Reviews:
A fun and interesting approach to names. (1/1 people found this helpful)
What is great about this book is that it does what no other name book does. It lists the 'style' of the name (for example: Antique Charm, Fanciful, Biblical)and also gives a suggestion of similar 'sibling' names, five for each gender. The author also gives her opinion on the style and feel of the name which are often witty and insightful.
The cons are firstly that it written for an American audience, however a fair amount of attention is paid to British trends as well. Secondly, many people I know who own this book have also experienced the same problem as me with the binding falling apart. However in fairness this could be due to the constant wear it gets from being consulted so often.
If you want a name book that has meanings, this is not the one for you. If on the other hand you want to know the style and useage of a name and see if will be the "next big thing" then this book is fantastic.
Interesting, but if you're in the UK, this should be used... (3/3 people found this helpful)
WITH another book.
The sibling suggestions are a fun idea, and probably the best thing about this book. LW gives her opinion on the style of the name rather than telling you what they mean! I disagreed with her categorisations a few times. This is a personal gripe, but she lists Annabel as a variant of Annabelle! When any English person would consider it the other way 'round!
She also gives the rank in USA, which is sometimes similar to the UK, but sometimes wildly different too, so don't rely on it.
Worth ording if you are like me and a total name geek though!
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