![]() ![]() Mythology, Pop Culture, Fairy-tales) and then within each chapter, the names are laid out alphabetical with explanations for each of them. This book is separated into names by categories (i.e. Do I plan on having children any time soon? Absolutely not. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC.moreĪm I pregnant? Nope. A lot of these names are well known and I have to say my favorite chapter is the one with the mythological names because the author even included some history about the Greek Gods which was fascinating to read.Ī cute book if you’re looking to name your child or if you’re like me and love to pick certain names that represent something for characters in your writing. It’s more of a guide than anything else but I’m happy and grateful that a book featuring badass girl names was published. A cute book if you’re looking to name your child or if you’re like me and love to pick certain names that represent something for characters in your I loved this book. A lot of these names are well known and I have to say my favorite chapter is the one with the mythological names because the author even included some history about the Greek Gods which was fascinating to read. I read a temporary digital ARC for the purpose of review.more ![]() This would be a good book to flip through for inspiration, but I wish it were more thorough. Or how about Laka, Hawaiian goddess of hula, fertility and love? Meanwhile, the book has names like Annie, Bella and Ninfa (the Spanish word for nymph). My son's friend Eleanor was named after Eleanor Roosevelt, who was pretty epic in my book. There's no Rhiannon though, just as most of the epic queens or women from history are left out. MOST MAGICAL NAMES MACMy 19 y/o daughter Rhiannon is named after a Welsh goddess who protected animals and was also the inspiration for a pretty awesome Fleetwood Mac song ("Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night and wouldn't you love to love her."). There are so many characters I can think of who were pretty epic who are not included. MOST MAGICAL NAMES TVUnfortunately, some of them are probably too weird for most parents to consider (hello Anat, Egyptian goddess of fertility and war, with "a reputation for violence") and many of them are mostly generic names that happen to have a character somewhere in history, literature or TV who was remotely "epic" (such as Elle from Legally Blonde or Carol from Captain Marvel). There are about 133 names listed (you know it's a short baby name book when you can count them) and they're broken down into categories like women from mythology and popular culture. Unfortunately, some of them are probably too weird for most parents to consider (hello Anat, Egyptian goddess of fertility and war, with "a reputation for violence") and many of them are mostly generic name I love the premise of this book but I'm pretty sure I could put together a more thorough version in a weekend. I love the premise of this book but I'm pretty sure I could put together a more thorough version in a weekend. This book is the must-have guide for any parent looking to give their daughter a strong, heroic name-and the perfect gift for feminist parents-to-be.more MOST MAGICAL NAMES MOVIEShe also includes interesting tidbits, such as when the name surged in popularity (say, after a movie came out). ![]() In The Most Magical Baby Names for Girls, journalist Melanie Mannarino offers entries that introduce various namesake magical characters/historical figures, a history of the name itself, and alternate spellings/variations. Each name taps into its own unique feminine power, conjuring an indomitable spirit who made her name known to the world. From ancient mythology to modern pop culture, the names for baby girls in this volume are imbued with spiritual, mystical-even otherworldly-history and meaning. And the popularity of fantasy worlds and series, from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, has added a dash of magic to the naming process. Parents today are looking for names as unique as their children. From ancient mythology to modern The definitive guide for parents looking to give their daughters unique, beautiful names inspired by legend, mythology, and modern-day heroes. The definitive guide for parents looking to give their daughters unique, beautiful names inspired by legend, mythology, and modern-day heroes. ![]()
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