Lyons Regional Library

When her embarrassing middle name is revealed at school, mad scientist Franny K. Stein experiments with time in order to return to the past and give herself a more dignified name.

One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.

A new creature is added to the deep-sea tank, but what will they call this flapjack octopus? Includes a scientist's note on the naming of Adorabilis.

Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National...

"A comprehensive list of names that includes the name's cultural origin, meaning, spiritual connotation, and a related Bible verse"--Provided by publisher.

The perfect antidote to the boring baby-naming books -- a hilarious guide for expecting parents on what NOT to name their baby! What better way to choose the perfect name than by ruling out those names that are off-limits? Joe Borgenicht offers more than a thousand names, complete with pronunciation and definitions, that absolutely, positively cannot be used for a child. But don't worry, there are exceptions to the rules, and a lot of names will...

60,001+ Names "222 Lists " Your Trusted Resource -- 60,001 Best Baby Names is the essential resource you need to find the perfect name for your baby. This invaluable book includes not only Hollywood's latest picks (think Monroe and Bear) and modern trends in baby naming, but also thousands of classic and traditional names that even Grandma will like. Creative lists, indispensable information, and thousands of options will help you choose the right...

Meet Weir Do. No, that's not a typo, that's his name! Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family, and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won't be easy ... but it will be funny!