Penguin Dictionary Of First Names 1st Edition - Softcover

Pickering, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140514236 ISBN 13: 9780140514230

Publisher: Penguin UK, 1999

Synopsis

This is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of names which will delight anyone with an interest in the subject. Not simply just a list of different words, this guide takes the reader back to the historical roots of eachname with their cultural, religious and artistic heritage helpfully explained. With almost 5,000 first names listed, this dictionary is also an invaluable, and highly enjoyable source for parents looking to name a new baby.

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About the Author

David Pickering graduated in English from St Peter's College, Oxford. An experienced writer, editor and illustrator, he has compiled or contributed to well over 200 reference books, mostly in the areas of the arts, English language, history, folklore, entertainment and popular interest. As author, these have included a Dictionary of Theatre (1988), an Encyclopedia of Pantomime (1993), a Dictionary of Superstitions (1995), a Dictionary of Witchcraft (1996), a Dictionary of First Names (Penguin, 1999, 2004), Sports Quotations (2000), a Dictionary of Proverbs (2001), a Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (2001), the Pears Factfinder (Penguin, 2002), a Dictionary of Saints (2004), Pirates (2006), Jokes (Penguin, 2006), Perfect Pub Quiz (2007), Ancient Rome (2007), Buttering Parsnips Twocking Chavs (2007) and a Dictionary of Allusions (2008). He has broadcast many times on radio and television and lives in Buckingham with his wife and two sons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin UK
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0140514236
• ISBN 13: 9780140514230
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 400