The Last Word On First Names: Amazon.ca: Pamela R Satran, Linda Rosenkrantz: Books

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Baby name experts Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran's The Last Word on First Names attempts to capture the best baby names of the '90s, with an emphasis on defining what's hip in baby names at this moment and why. While maintaining a focus on the up-to-the-minute popularity of particular names--Dolly is too cutesy for the postfeminist age, for example--the book doesn't skimp on the historical background of each name presented. For parents looking to find out how Richard has changed through the ages--once favored by kings, the name peaked in popularity in the '50s and now returns to favor--The Last Word on First Names is the baby name book to buy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"The baby's due and you still can't agree on names? To the rescue: The Last Word on First Names."-- Scripps Howard News Service

Authors of the best-selling Beyond Jennifer & Jason, "the arbiter of hip baby names."-- The Wall Street Journal

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ABIGAIL. Abigail, a name that has moved far in and out of fashion and up and down the class scale over the centuries, has a somewhat quaint and straitlaced image today, which works to give it a singular charm. Read the first page

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1.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe this book, Jan 8 2002

By	Robert S. Humphreys (Seattle WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was a waste of money. The book never touches on Hindu or Middle Eastern names other than Jewish. It is very judgemental and seems to make fun of people. I would not ever recommend this book to anybody. It is so trendy it even has "seen on Oprah" on the cover. Save your money for a latte or something trendy that tastes good. Forget the trendy books, and please forget the trendy names!! Find one you like and your child will not be made fun of. I suggest trying to come up with nicknames for any name you choose. Remember Deloris!:)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best baby name book ever!, Aug 3 2001

By	Marcella A. Parks "mrs spark" (Freeport, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was so entertaining and insightful. Sure, sometimes it was opinionated, but it's nice to hear a few opinions about a name anyway. I really enjoyed their perspective. It's a few years old, however - go with the new edition: The Very Last Word on First Names. Haven't seen it, but it's sure to be good.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The Last Word on First Names, May 8 2001

By	Vance Rawlings (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Word On First Names: The Definitive A to Z Guide to the Best Baby Names (Paperback)

The authors possess a modicum of knowledge relative to the meaning of some names, but their presumption that they are in some ways arbiters of what qualifies as an "attractive" name is laughable. They authors judge that there are many "far more attractive" names than Vance for a boy, but Fred, Caleb, Barney, Moe, Angus, Mack and Tully fared just fine as reasonable choices.

With all due respect to the Barneys, Moes and Freds of this world, I'm glad, as a Vance, that my parents did not read Satran's and Rosenkrantz's book. If it came down to these other choices or Vance, I'm happy to have settled for such an unattractive name.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Too judgmental
For all of the intelligence the authors seem to have, it is a shame that their book is so incredibly biased about names. Read more

Published on April 28 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting For Expectant Parents
Organized alphabetically and by girls' and boys' names (pink and blue pages, respectfully), "The Last Word on First Names" is one of the better baby name compilations... Read more

Published on Mar 10 2001 by fleajuice

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting For Expectant Parents
Organized alphabetically and by girls' and boys' names (pink and blue pages, respectfully), "The Last Word on First Names" is one of the better baby name compilations... Read more

Published on Mar 10 2001 by fleajuice

5.0 out of 5 stars Best out of 7
I own 7 baby name books, and this is by far my favourite. If you're interested in baby naming trends (and want to avoid a trendy name), this is the book for you. Read more

Published on Dec 21 2000