Find the perfect name for your perfect babyGlobal Baby Names, Celebrating Diversity is a multicultural baby name book that also embraces ancient, traditional, modern and fashionable baby names. It has the largest array of spelling variations to promote individualism. Diversity extends further with unisex names included. There is a name for everybody, no matter creed or sexual identification. Over 200 languages are included in this book, from Maori, Australian Aboriginal, Fijian, Native American, Old English, Old French, Dutch, Swedish, Irish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hebrew, Middle Eastern, Italian, Greek and so many more! It also includes names of characters from Game of Thrones: Cersei ~ Arya ~ Daenerys ~ Theon ~ Tyrion ~ Sansa ~ Jaime ~ Brienne ~ Bran ~ Jorah and so many more!

The perfect name is one of the first and most important gifts parents can give their children–and often one of the most challenging decisions of parenthood. Expectant parents who want their child’s name to be meaningful will find Classic Biblical Baby Names a unique and invaluable resource. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, here are hundreds of history’s most enduring names, carefully selected to appeal to contemporary tastes yet outlast trends. Organized alphabetically by gender, and complete with fascinating background information, each entry includes: • Scriptural stories surrounding the name • Meaning and spiritual connotation • Citation of where the name appears in the Bible • Proper pronunciation • Cultural origin • Alternate spellings, related names, nicknames • Famous namesakes From Adam to Zeph and Abigail to Zia, Classic Biblical Baby Names will enrich your understanding of familiar names and invite you to discover lesser-known possibilities. Names are an integral part of our identity and this one-of-a-kind guide will help you choose a name that reflects your hopes for the future and instills a sense of self in your child.

The largest collection of baby names in the world! Modern, traditional and global names give new parents a culturally diverse and imaginative range of baby names.

Changes in the repertoire of first names represent a cultural product of multiculturalism. As societies become increasingly diverse, choices of names can be construed and examined in the context of cultural identifications and acculturation strategies employed by bicultural individuals. This dissertation provides the first empirical investigation of baby-naming choices and preferences among bicultural individuals using a cultural psychological lens. The studies reported employ mixed-methods and build from different theoretical approaches. The quantitative studies allow for testing important predictors of baby-naming preferences and choices, whereas the qualitative data provide a richer understanding of the phenomenon. Study 1 (N = 71) provided initial evidence of how issues of cultural identity and pragmatism affected choices of baby names among a culturally diverse group of parents. Studies 2a (South Asian Canadians; N = 326) and 2b (Iranian Canadians; N = 126) examined four key predictors of baby-name preferences. Across both samples, stronger acculturation to heritage culture and motivation for ethno-cultural continuity predicted stronger preference for ethnic names. Preferences for mainstream names were predicted by both stronger acculturation to mainstream Canadian culture and greater concerns about negative consequences of ethnic names. Study 3 (N = 211) surveyed a group of primarily first-generation immigrants of an Indian background living in three English speaking countries: Canada, the United States, and the UK. This study also examined two new predictors of baby-naming choices, namely ethnic pride, and perceptions of names as markers of cultural identity. Results overall supported previous findings about the role of both identity and pragmatic motivations in baby naming choices, although the pattern of relationships varied slightly. Two exploratory mediational models illustrate possible pathways through which these identity and pragmatic concerns relate to name choices. Qualitatively, we provide additional support for how names are used as a means of signalling cultural group membership, displaying ones sense of ethnic pride, and intergenerational cultural transmission. At the same time, names are seen as pragmatic tools that can help better position the child in a mainstream cultural context. Implications of these findings are discussed and a number of potential avenues for research on culture and baby-naming are proposed.

Thousands of Names and the Blessings They Can Impart This unique guide includes 6,000-plus names from all corners of the globe, and each entry illuminates the name’s distinctive spiritual, historical, and cultural background — its poetry. Names, from the traditional to the newly coined, are fully explained. Pronunciation guide, origin, alternate spellings, and meaning are enhanced by the affirmation carefully chosen for each name. Lists of names by meaning, names by ethnicity, and most popular names by decade provide easy reference. Whether your aim is to honor ancestors, capture a child’s essence, or convey parental hopes, Inspired Baby Names from Around the World will help you greet and bless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.

A catalogue of names, illustrated with the author's characteristic colour photographs of children in unusual settings. Names are divided into those for girls and those for boys. The origin and meaning of each name is briefly described and abbreviations and alternative spellings are included. Many unusual names are given, including some from non-European cultures.

From the authors of "Beyond Jennifer and Jason" comes this comprehensive bookwith more than 50,000 perfect names for today's babies.

With the diversity of races in the United States, parents have more names than ever from which to choose for their new babies. For this new multicultural era, here are more than 10,000 traditional, trendy, ethnic and celebrity names for parents to select for their special baby.

This book is organized to facilitate your exploration of names based on various themes, origins, and styles. The chapters are designed to provide insights into the cultural and historical context of names, guiding you on a journey that transcends mere alphabetical arrangements. From exploring the roots of names from different regions to uncovering the magic behind literary and mythological names, each section is a gateway to a world of possibilities. In addition to traditional and popular names, we've included sections on unique and unconventional names for those seeking something a little different. This book is a celebration of diversity, ensuring that there's a name for every family, every story, and every little personality waiting to make their mark on the world.