Collins Gem Babies Names is number one in the best-selling stakes. Meet its Irish cousin This detailed guide to over 2000 of the most popular Irish first names is the ideal gift for anyone wishing to choose an Irish name for their child, or is interested in finding out a bit more about their own name.

This Collins Gem is being reissued in paperback. The stylish new cover style and new text design will enliven this and other best-selling Gems.

Irish names are spreading across the world. As well as being more common in Ireland, they now feature in most English-speaking countries of the world.

The reason for this spread is not hard to find. Massive emigration, especially during the 19th century famines, left many people of Irish descent in Britain, the USA, Canada and Australia. These emigrants often had to give up the Irish language in favour of English, but they took their names with them, gave them to their children and spread them in the new countries. Indeed some, such as Brian, are now so well-established that they are no longer considered Irish. Others have developed strong associations with their new countries, so that Oscar is sometimes thought of as Scandinavian, Barry and Sheila are associated with Australia, and for most people Darren is American.

What then is an Irish name? In this book a very broad view is taken, with special attention paid to what has happened to names after they left Ireland. The names come from Gaelic (and are given in Gaelic and in an anglicised form), from translations from Irish forms of non-Irish names and from Irish surnames and words.

Over 2000 names included.

Features names derived from the Irish language, anglicized versions of Irish names, and Irish names used in the USA and Australia.

Meaning, origin and pronunciation guide given for each name.

This edition has been redesigned in the new Gem style both internally and with a new cover design

The only resource you'll need to find the perfect baby name! The most comprehensive and giftable guide that offers readers a variety of the BEST - and most unique - baby names out there for both boys and girls. Easy-to-use and the perfect size for busy parents on the go, this is the baby name book that moms and dads-to-be will turn to again and again. Along with 60,000 names to browse, you will find: 150 fun and original lists for baby boy and baby girl names Unique baby names Tips and tricks for finding the perfect name Country of origin and meaning of names Alternative spellings of popular favorites Inclusive variety of names from around the world!Not a bulky reference book, not a stipped down sampling of names you already know, THE BIG BOOK OF 60,000 BABY NAMES is the perfect balance to help you find THE name for your new little one.

The #1 Baby Names Book with over 100,001 baby names and meanings! Every year, hundreds of thousands of expectant parents turn to The Complete Book of Baby Names as their essential guide for choosing the perfect name for their child. Helpful and full of creative inspiration, this #1 bestseller gives you tons of ways to find your favorite baby names, whether you're looking for something classic or a bit more unique. With over 600 fun lists to help you choose, baby names and their meanings, alternate spellings, and inclusive options, this is the go-to reference for new moms and dads. Browse through the do's and don'ts of baby naming like: How to pair sibling names The rules of middle names (and when to break them) Great gender-neutral names to add to your list The attributes of a great name, such as sound, nicknames, and moreAlong with more than 600 fun lists to help you choose, including: Favorite characters from American literature Sports legends and political figures Eccentric names, nicknames, and overachievers Unique, under-the-radar names that hit the right notesThis is the perfect book for parents looking for a variety of baby girl names and baby boy names!

LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU?
Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, "Baby Names Made Easy" offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you.
Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under:
Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin")
Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer")
Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine")
Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God")
The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. "Baby Names Made Easy" is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.

Names have been gathered from 220 different languages, from the Americas, Europe, Australasia, Asia, Africa, and from small island cultures around the world. Modern, traditional and global names are represented to give new parents a culturally diverse and imaginative range of baby names. Each name has an easy-to-understand meaning and includes the widest array of spelling variations.

Since first publication 20 years ago, there has been both change and stability among favourite Irish names for children. This book lists and glosses more than 200 of the most popular Irish names for boys and girls. It gives a short, authoritative commentary on each headline name, offers a complete list of alternative spellings and anglicised forms, and contains notes on the origins of each name with particular reference to the original holders. It is comprehensively indexed and cross-referenced.

The stability in the names arises from the fact that the 200 odd favourite names of 20 years ago are still in place. What has changed, however, is the pecking order within the overall list. Forenames of formerly Irish origin have advanced in recent times at the expense of names of English origin, so that, for instance, Sean, Connor and Cian are among the top 5 boys' names while all top 5 girls' names are purely Irish: Aoife, Ciara, Saoirse, Caoimhe and Niamh.

Future parents have many choices to make. Which colour should we paint the room? Do we give birth at home or in the hospital? And, most importantly: what will be the name of the baby? Evidently, you would like to pick a name that gives the child a headstart, that might even raise expectations and ultimately, a name that suits the successful and fabulous human being it will evolve into. In bygone days, children were named after Biblical or heroic figures. But where do you find modern-day heroes? On the football field, of course! Names like Jari, Lionel, Cristiano or Johan - they immediately evoke an emotion or an image. With these football names your baby is ahead of the game.

Thousands of Names and the Blessings They Can Impart This unique guide includes 6,000-plus names from all corners of the globe, and each entry illuminates the name's distinctive spiritual, historical, and cultural background -- its poetry. Names, from the traditional to the newly coined, are fully explained. Pronunciation guide, origin, alternate spellings, and meaning are enhanced by the affirmation carefully chosen for each name. Lists of names by meaning, names by ethnicity, and most popular names by decade provide easy reference. Whether your aim is to honor ancestors, capture a child's essence, or convey parental hopes, Inspired Baby Names from Around the World will help you greet and bless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.

The indispensible guide to choosing a special name for a baby.
Clear, helpful, and easy-to-use, "The Penguin Book of Baby Names" offers thousands of wonderful suggestions for picking the perfect name for your bundle of joy. It includes:
* Separate sections for boys' and girls' names
* More than 5,000 names, from well-loved favorites to something a little different
* The most popular celebrity names
* Top ten names through the centuries
* Facts about the true meanings and stories behind each name

The Best Baby Names for Girls uses keyword information, our extensive catalog of baby names data, and metadata knowledge to create a perfect product for parents to be. Ideal for baby showers, gender reveals, and new moms and dads, this book will include extensive lists, trends, and ideas to find the right name for your little girl.

Growing a baby? Got to name it? No sweat. Take naming inspiration from the ultimate, most kick ass men and women in history.

This baby name book is an A-Z of total badasses, explains what gives them serious swagger and the reasons why they are worthy of being your future son or daughter's moniker. From the world-changers and fearless adventurers, to the whip-smart inventors and scientists of the last five centuries, why not name your little bundle after humans to admire, celebrate and love?

Take name ideas from those who kicked Fascist ass to the kings and queens taking bravery to another level, or from a doctor with so much badassitude he saved his own life blindly removing his appendix in the middle of the Antarctic.

This is the book for every parent-to-be looking for inspirational name ideas for their future badass baby.

Filled with over 100 helpful lists, naming tips, and a collection of boy-centric names to browse, this book makes it easy to find the ideal fit for your family. Gone are the days where you need a massive compendium of baby names to sift through (half of which don't even apply to your little one!). Now, whether you want to go classic with Christopher, literary with Holden, or trendy with Wilder or Bryce, THE BEST BABY NAMES FOR BOYS is there to help you discover your son's perfect name!

Previously Babies' Names and now reissued as An A-Z of Baby Names with new covers and essential updates, this bestselling A to Z will help you find the perfect name for your baby. The book lists over 2,500 names in common use in the English-speaking world with information on their meanings and origins. It spans traditional names, from Anne and Albert to Victoria and William, to modern names, from Azalea and Bryn to Brooklyn and Zanna and every name in between. Also included in this edition is an article on how to find the right name or create your own, as well as additional material within entries on well-known bearers of the name, real and fictional. In addition to the A-Z list of names there is an appendix including thematic indexes for many names categories such as Biblical names, names from television and films, names from literature and popular culture, pet forms and nicknames, as well as a list of the most popular names by year and by region. An A-Z of Baby Names has all the information parents-to-be need to make the all-important choice of naming their baby.

Includes Comprehensive Lists of Popular Baby Girl Names in the USA If you have spent time thinking about your baby's name, you know how difficult it can be to make a decision. Now, for the first time, Jennie Flexser compiles a reference that helps. This book will help you better understand names on your list by providing context and popularity of your names. For example, the most popular name in Alabama from 1996-2006 is Madison - in California, it's Emily. As for Texas - Ashley is popular. In 1901, Ethel was in the top ten of the most popular names in the entire United States. You may want to ensure that your child has a popular name to "fit in" - or a unique name to "stand out" - in either case, this reference helps you decide the best name for your baby Girl. Topics include: Popular names of the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's 2000s Popular names by state of birth - from Alaska to Wyoming How names have changed - 1000 popular names from 1900 to 2000.

This is a collection of the best and newest names with their meanings, that will help you to make a choice when selecting a name for your baby. A must-have for all parents-to-be.