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Synopsis
The meanings and associations of names are a source of constant interest, whether finding out what one's own name means or discovering its associations. The author has written a guide to the meanings of the names used today, including such current favourites as "Kylie".
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Présentation de l'éditeur
- What does the name Calvin mean?
- What is the meaning of Beverley?
- Which boy's name means 'little seal'?
- Which girl's name means 'spear strength'?
- And what links Merle and Mavis?
Chambers Dictionary of First Names offers pronunciations,
meanings, histories, variant spellings and other colourful
information about 10,000 names in more than 4,000 entries. It also explains
changing fashions in names, mentions famous historical,
literary or cultural figures who bore a name and offers
invaluable advice on everything from cultural traditions to
potential pitfalls in naming your child.
Whether you're an expectant parent, have a scholarly
interest or simply want to look up your own name or those
of your friends, you will find Chambers Dictionary of First
Names to be endlessly fascinating.
answers
bald; beaver stream; Ronan; Gertrude;
both are birds: Merle means blackbird and Mavis means songthrush
Biographie de l'auteur
Julia Cresswell is the author of over a dozen books, all of which are connected with the history and development of words, names and language. She has split her working life between writing and teaching, and has taught for both the Oxford universities.
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