Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; Symbols used in the text; Oxford Dictionary of First Names; Arabic Names; Chinese Names; French Names; German Names; Indian Names; Irish Names; Italian Names; Japanese Names; Russian Names; Scandinavian Names; Scottish Gaelic Names; Spanish Names; Welsh Names; Unisex Names; Most Popular Names in England and Wales 2003; Most Popular Names in Scotland 2004; Most Popular Names in the Republic of Ireland 2004; Most Popular Names in the United States 2003; Most Popular Names in Australia (NSW) 2003; Most Popular Names in New Zealand 2003; Most Popular Names in England and Wales 1954-2003; Most Popular Names in the United States 1954-2003

About the Author

Patrick Hanks is a lexicographer and linguistic researcher, and is well known as a names specialist.

Flavia Hodges is a philologist, lexicographer, and publisher.

Kate Hardcastle is a lexicographer, and names specialist.

Reviews

YA-- A wonderful book that provides the origins of 7,000 names found in the English-speaking world, giving their history, usage trends, and explaining how they are used in other languages. In addition, each entry highlights influences that determine popularity. Supplements list names from the often difficult to find Arab world and the Indian subcontinent.