A Dictionary of First Names (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Hanks, Patrick

ISBN 10: 0192800507 / ISBN 13: 9780192800503

Published by Oxford Paperbacks, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary of First Names (Oxford Paperback Reference)
• Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192800507
• ISBN 13: 9780192800503
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

We all have a first name, but how many of us really know its origin and history? This comprehensive dictionary provides a collection of linguistic, historical, and associated information about some 7,000 names, making it a useful reference for linguists and family historians, as well as an source of information for parents choosing a name for a child.

About the Author

About the Authors:
Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges are the coauthors of A Dictionary of Surnames.