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The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 1,550 ratings

Baby-naming has become an art form with parents today, but where do parents go to find names and their meanings? The Name Book offers particular inspiration to those who want more than just a list of popular names. From Aaron to Zoe, this useful book includes the cultural origin, the literal meaning, and the spiritual significance of more than 10,000 names. An appropriate verse of Scripture accompanies each name, offering parents a special way to bless their children.

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Find the Perfect Name
A unique guide to the spiritual meaning of names

Your baby's name is one of the most important gifts you give as a parent. The Name Book gives you more than just a list of popular names. From Aaron to Zoe, this useful book includes the cultural origin, the literal meaning, and the spiritual significance of more than 10,000 classic, contemporary, and biblical names. An appropriate verse of Scripture accompanies each name, giving you a special way to bless your children. Also included are helpful hints on naming your child. Join the thousands who have found The Name Book to be a treasured resource when choosing a name--a gift to your child that lasts a lifetime.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0054Z7L7G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Nov. 2008
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised, Updated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1441202338
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,550 ratings

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Customers appreciate the book's name meanings, with one noting it provides spiritual significance and another mentioning the scriptural references. The content receives positive feedback for being useful and exact, with one customer highlighting its depth.

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17 customers mention ‘Name meaning’14 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's comprehensive list of names and their meanings, with one customer noting the spiritual significance and another mentioning the scriptural references.

"...Text is quite large but it does have good information for each name, Ill give it that much." Read more

"Good to know what names mean." Read more

"Loads of names. Fun looking through and finding new and unusual names" Read more

"...and to the point, thus making meaning an enjoyable and graspable concept for each name...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Book content’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book useful and helpful, with one mentioning it engages their creative faculties.

"Exact book I was after. The names are spot on and meanings are such a blessing...." Read more

"...This book digs a lot deeper than that, while being brief and to the point, thus making meaning an enjoyable and graspable concept for each name...." Read more

"...with a group Names and their meanings and it was found to be very useful. Thank you very much for your enquiry" Read more

"Good book" Read more

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Customers appreciate the depth of the book's content.

"Names are so much more than a surface identification. This book digs a lot deeper than that, while being brief and to the point, thus making meaning..." Read more

"...to find out what their particular name means and this book gives more detail than I have found in other books." Read more

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Loads of names. Fun looking through and finding new and unusual names
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2013
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Names are so much more than a surface identification. This book digs a lot deeper than that, while being brief and to the point, thus making meaning an enjoyable and graspable concept for each name. There is a Judeo-Christian orientation, and biblical allusions and contexts are provided for each name with multiple phonetic resonances provided, which are flexible, so if you're looking for a particular name, the book engages creative faculties by giving a pointer to the grammatical root of the name, without being overtly scientific or systematic in approach. A good, inspiring energy.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2015
    The book was used to discuss with a group Names and their meanings and it was found to be very useful. Thank you very much for your enquiry
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Exact book I was after. The names are spot on and meanings are such a blessing. This book is what Ive used when God has spoken to me in many many dreams.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2021
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    The origins section is interesting but there are lots of missing obvious names
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    There are lots of name books out there but this one was recommended to me on a training course. The book is quite comprehensive and also gives the spiritual meaning of the name. I find people are really interested to find out what their particular name means and this book gives more detail than I have found in other books.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    What can I say there are so many name books ... there are literally hundreds on Amazon so why this one?

    I choose it because of the large number of names and a positive review ... and I have not been disappointed. This book delivered for us, it gave a lot of choices, references, the meaning of names. We did not need any other book or the internet to help us in our choice.

    If you are not sure, you can confidentally choose this book. You will not be disappointed.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I ordered this book because it has good reviews and with 'Over 10,000 Names - Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance' I thought, what else could I need? BUT I am not happy with it at all! First of all, it didn't say anywhere that this book is American, so a lot the old fashioned English type boys names that I like aren't included. Names are not labelled as male or female, so all these obscure names that it does include I have no idea what sex they would be nice for, names are not even shown phonetically so you would have no idea how to say them anyway! Shortened names, don't say what they are shortened from e.g. Trixie does not say that it may be a shortened version of Beatrice which I think is very important to know when naming your child. As for the meanings, origins and spiritual significance, it is no good at all. Any names that I like I will just be looking up online now for their meaning and I shall definitely be going down to the library or the charity shop in search of a better book and hopefully not wasting too much more money, I would recommend that you do the same or borrow from a friend unless you have actually seen inside the book before you buy.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Genussleser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ganz tolles Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on 16 August 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Super Namensbuch mit der Bedeutung und Herkunft der Namen. Ich habe alle Namen für meinen Sohn hieraus gewählt. Kann ich nur empfehlen für Eltern, die internationale Namen schätzen . Sehr gutes Buch
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  • manda
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on 21 August 2012
    We are in love with this book, so much more in depth than other books we have purchased. Great tool, our church uses it to make a plaque for each child born in our church and it's great as we really put a lot of stock in to the meaning of the name for us to use it for our children. Also great when doing up a gift/birthday card for someone to put their verse and name meaning inside.
  • Diane- The Honest Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Name Book Every Parent Needs
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 May 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book was incredibly resourceful and truly a blessing during a special time in our lives. It helped us choose the perfect name for our miracle daughter—one with deep meaning and purpose. The spiritual significance and origins of each name gave us peace and clarity in our decision. I’m so grateful for this book and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a name that carries weight, identity, and purpose.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great variety of names!
    Reviewed in Germany on 20 January 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great Variety of names! Came in very handy.
  • Stefi Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! Totally recommend!
    Reviewed in Canada on 4 July 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Bought it twice. Once for a friend and now for myself.

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