Exotic Names: For Babies and Beyond

If you want a name that matters, don't buy those witless, uninspired books that you find at one the large chain bookstores. Those books are nothing but a lists of the most popular, banal names that some computer program generated. Instead, buy Exotic Names. You'll see the care and balance that sets Ms. Jones's book apart from the rest. And you'll have found a wonderful, unique name for your child.

By the way, Quetzali is Aztec or Mayan, and it means the feathers of Quetzal, a beautiful and sacred bird.

Oscar Gonzalez


perfect title   May 17, 1998
menko@tir.com (Troy, Michigan (MI))
3 out of 8 found this review helpful

I collect baby name books, and actually put them to use in naming characters. _Exotic_Names:_For Babies_&_Beyond_ is excellent, except for one thing, there is no indication whether the name is male or female. I know, it's the times to not be bothered by that and all, but tell that to the kid. The names just wow you; then you get into the part where the research is shown off, and Allison L. Jones has obviously worked extremely hard on compiling this book, so it is with regret that I cannot rate it higher. Other than lack of gender orientation, this would recieve a 10 (which, if you read any of my other reviews you'd know I don't hand out 10's lightly). On the whole? Yes, this is an outstanding book to add to your collection, BUT, unless you trust your guessing instincts, stick to the more often used names. Make life easier on your kid.