28 Brilliant Books About Names and Why They Matter

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Introduction:

Names have always been a significant aspect of human culture, carrying meaning and history with them. The importance of names can’t be overstated as they often define someone’s identity and even shape their destiny. There are countless books about names, their origins, values, meanings, and symbolism. This article will discuss 28 brilliant books about names and why they matter.

1. ‘The Name Book’ by Dorothy Astoria

2. ‘The Secret Universe of Names’ by Roy Feinson

3. ‘Baby Names Made Easy’ by Amanda Elizabeth Barden

4. ‘Names for the Dawn’ by Maria McCarthy

5. ‘The Baby Name Wizard’ by Laura Wattenberg

6. ‘A Dictionary of First Names’ by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges

7. ‘1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time’ by Jennifer Griffin

8. ‘The Magic of Names’ by Isabelle Allende

9. ‘Names on the Land: A Historical Account of Place-Naming in the United States’ by George R. Stewart

10. ‘Names and Their Meaning: A Name Lover’s Guide to Unusual Names’ by Colin Waters

11. ‘Alphabetical: How Every Letter Tells a Story’ by Michael Rosen

12. ‘A History of Names From Adam to Zorro!’ by Penelope Dunham

13.’ Cool Names for Babies’ by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz

14.’ Name Lore: A Reference Guide to Lore-Based Naming Practices in Fantasy Literature’ by Ethan Goldberg

15. ’Naming the World: Stories about Names and Their Meanings,’ edited by Lee Montpellier. 

16. ’Name-Ology: How Culture Shapes the Sounds we Make and the Personalities we Build through our Name Choices,’ by Helen Peterson.

17. ’The Art of Naming: Inventing Names for Celebrities, Fictional Characters, Brands & More’ by Travis Nichols

18. ‘Name that Flower: The Identification of Flowering Plants’ by I.K. Rutherford

19. ‘Your Name Matters: How Personal Names Shape People’s Lives’ by Jean Twenge

20. ‘The Power of Names: Naming and Un-naming in Ancient Rome,’ by T.P. Wiseman

21. ‘Proper Nouns: Curiosity and Constraint in Language Evolution,’ by Eve Clark

22. ‘The Name Therapist: How Growing Up with my Odd Name Taught Me Everything You Need to Know about Yours,’ by Duana Taha

23. ‘Namedropping: Fabled Names from Baby, Trademark, and Domain Name Disputes,’ by Jonathon Borden

24. ‘Sparkling Baby Names: Hundreds of Mystical and Beautiful Baby Names,’ By Pearl Kaplan.

25. ‘In the Name of Peace: Unity Through Linguistics,’ by Dr. Kymberly Ganesan

26. ‘Colorful Names – Why Nature’s Palette Matters,’ by Margaret Stanger

27.’ Wondrous Names of the Bible: A Beginners Exploration’ By Sam Freedman

28. ’Name Codes – Creating a Unique Family History Through Naming Patterns’ By Lisa Louise Cooke

Conclusion:

These 28 brilliant books about names reflect the vast spectrum of knowledge and passion related to this essential component of human identity. Whether you’re looking for baby names, understanding their origins and meanings, or exploring the importance of names in history and literature, these books should equip you with the knowledge you need.

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