What is a Name Dictionary?
A name dictionary alphabetically lists first names, accompanied by their pronunciation, origin or ethnicity, meaning or interpretation, namesakes, alternate spellings, popularity, the usual gender of their owner, and related names. They are usually consulted by new parents wanting ideas for names for their baby or by those curious about the meaning and origin of their own name. Some name dictionaries might focus on a certain language of origin, promise unusual and creative names, or be especially well researched for an academic audience. A name dictionary specific to a certain need could cover Christian and Biblical names, androgynous names, names with a cultural origin such as Celtic, or just have sections devoted to these categories. These help parents who want to choose a name that will work no matter if they have a boy or a girl, or parents who want to preserve the cultural heritage of their family. They don’t have to sift through names that don’t appeal to them. They’d learn about
