A powerful and essential guide from a world authority on names. Incorporates history, meanings and significance. With 2,500 possible choices - names from around the world and from different cultures, this beautifully designed guide is an essential companion book to the author's Celtic Names for Children.

Includes fascinating stories of the origins of each name, names from Shakespeare, virtues, flowers, placenames and names which are popular internationally and suggests names for twins and triplets. This comprehensive guide also lists notable namesakes throughout the ages and contains a pronunciation guide and spelling variations.

Perfect for parents who would like an unusual, eloquent or meaningful name for their child