A Dictionary of First Names (2nd Edition)

- Explains the origin and meaning of names, and notes famous bearers (both historical and fictional).
- Includes variant spellings, masculine and feminine forms, and short forms and diminutives.
- Includes fully updated appendices for names in other languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, and Scottish.
- Appendices include Irish and Welsh names, and tables of the most popular names by year and region.