The Baby Name Personality Survey

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Summary: It keeps you wandering what the next name would be.
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Fiction writers: have you ever created a secondary character -- personality, appearance, attitude -- but got stuck when trying to decide on a name? If so, the Baby Name Personality Survey will be indespensible.

Unlike other Baby Name books, this one lists what the general public thinks of when hearing a specific name. Face it, we all have preconceived notions of people with certain names; for example, how do you picture a Bubba? or a Percy? Based on surveys, this book will tell you what the average person thinks upon hearing a given name. In many cases, it also mentions the probable reason. For example, how many people picture "Andy" as a good-natured country boy -- a la Andy Griffith? Or "Scarlett" as an independent, somewhat fiery young woman, like Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind?

The Baby Name Personality Survey also gives food for thought for new and expectant parents. With thorough research and a wealth of material, this book is a great selection if you need to know what image people have of specific names.

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Summary: Cute idea, somewhat limited and outdated representation
Review: As a writer and a goofball, I use this book both to help me name characters and to tease my friends about people's weird associations with their names. The premise of showing the results of a survey of people's opinions of others names is certainly interesting. However, a majority of the associations are pop culture references and therefore constantly changing--necessitating an update that hasn't come. For my purpose it is a fun and helpfull reference, but if you plan to use it to name your child I think it would be less usefull.

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Summary: Love the concept... needs updating!
Review: I picked this book up many years ago and have had a lot of fun reading the consensus on the image conjured up with each name. In most cases I find my opinion close if not exactly in line with the associations collected from the survey. Now I am pregnant with my first and would love to consult an updated version of this book to help me in the selection process for the "perfect" name. Alas, I have discovered no updates.

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Summary: A 16-year-old reader
Review: This fascinating book is based on a national survey of 75,000 parents--the largest name research project ever. It reveals the images and stereotypes associated with 1,400 popular and unusual names. Find out what people think of the names your considering, so you don't make a harmful mistake. This invaluable book reduces the worry of picking a name for your baby. And, it's entertaining to read. A must for every new parent.

Rating:
Summary: A 16-year-old reader
Review: This fascinating book is based on a national survey of 75,000 parents--the largest name research project ever. It reveals the images and stereotypes associated with 1,400 popular and unusual names. Find out what people think of the names your considering, so you don't make a harmful mistake. This invaluable book reduces the worry of picking a name for your baby. And, it's entertaining to read. A must for every new parent.