The perfect name is one of the first and most important gifts parents can give their children-and often one of the most challenging decisions of parenthood. Expectant parents who want their child's name to be meaningful will find Classic Biblical Baby Names a unique and invaluable resource. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, here are hundreds of history's most enduring names, carefully selected to appeal to contemporary tastes yet outlast trends. Organized alphabetically by gender, and complete with fascinating background information, each entry includes: - Scriptural stories surrounding the name - Meaning and spiritual connotation - Citation of where the name appears in the Bible - Proper pronunciation - Cultural origin - Alternate spellings, related names, nicknames - Famous namesakes From Adam to Zeph and Abigail to Zia, Classic Biblical Baby Names will enrich your understanding of familiar names and invite you to discover lesser-known possibilities. Names are an integral part of our identity and this one-of-a-kind guide will help you choose a name that reflects your hopes for the future and instills a sense of self in your child.
This book was very helpful for my husband and I when we had our first child and are now having out second. Gives scriptural references for each name and has quite a few to thumb through. We actually found our daughter's name through this book. We were trying to avoid books that just said things like, such and such was named this name. This book, though not perfect, is a good investment for Christian parents.
Great Book For Christian Parents
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This is the best book of biblical names I have found yet. It includes all the classics plus some lesser known names all found in the Old and New Testament. It tells how to pronounce each name, the language or cultural origin of the name, the meaning, the spiritual connotation, and my favorite - related names and nicknames which help you be a little more creative with the more common Christian names. You also get the scriptural story that the name comes from and other information such as famous people who share the name. This is a great resource for parents who desire a Christian name for their child and who want a lot of options.
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