The African-American Baby Name Book: A Treasury of over 10,000 Unique, Traditional, and Creative Names for the New Millennium

By Teresa Norman

Book Overview

A comprehensive treasury of more than 10,000 African-American baby names.

Names are a hallmark of our heritage, reflections of both the ethnic and religious roots of our past and our dreams for our childrens' future. This A-to-Z guide includes more than 10,000 names, ranging from African names to contemporary names to traditonal Muslim names and more. Also featured is advice on alternative spellings, information on origins and meanings, and tips on choosing a name that will help parents reflect the treasure of the child who owns it.

- Alphabetically Listed for Easy Reference -

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425159396
• ISBN13: 9780425159392
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

I think it's great!

I think that this is a very good book! I read the reviews from others saying there's not African names in there or there's European names, etc... but this is an African-AMERICAN baby name book. I think it's very good and thorough. You can't expect every name ever thought of to be in it because that changes everyday. I love the layout, the meanings, origins, etc. I'd highly recommend it to others looking for names for their child. It's a great place to get good ideas. We have 3 African-American girls and although their names aren't in this book it still was interesting to read and it gave us a nice starting point in the decision making process. I think Teresa did a fantastic job writing this!

Excellent I found Names I Had Never Seen Before.

This Book is excellent I was able to find names I had never seen before, including something close to my own, "ORIENTA", which I have never been able to do. I only wish there was a website listed in the book for those of us who are still searching for our names and would like to reach Ms. Norman.Orienta (???...)

I named my baby girl Aneisha

It's great, my husband and I found our baby girl's name in here