Five-Star Baby Name Advisor is a unique and invaluable book for parents who want to select a name that will give their child a head start in life. It contains more helpful information about each name than any other book—starting with star ratings (like the ones used to rate movies, hotels, and mutual funds).
Most name books are basically lists of names that include origin and meaning. This unique book gives parents lots of help in deciding which name to choose for their baby. Here is a list of all the features you’ll find in the book. Notice that most of the features (marked with an asterisk) can’t be found in any other book; and two features marked with asterisks can only be found in name books by Bruce Lansky:
-star rating*
-origin
-meaning
-gender usage** (showing whether names are used primarily for boys, primarily for girls, or equally for both)
-first impressions** (what images come to mind when names are called in school or seen on job applications)
-popularity rankings and recent trends*
-spelling difficulty*
-pronunciation difficulty*
-versatility* (availability of versions of the name for informal and formal social occasions)
-the most famous namesakes
-common nicknames
-common variations
-final considerations* (pros and cons)
Selling Points
1. This book contains more helpful information about the most popular names than any other book.
2. It’s designed to help parents choose a name that will give their child a head start in life—and be a pleasure to live with (for both child and parent)
3. Each name starts with a 5-star rating (used to rate movies, hotels, and mutual funds).
4. The book provides a quick summary of the first impression the name makes on people when they hear the name or see it in print.
5. The book also tells readers whether the name is usually used mainly for boys, mainly for girls, or equally for both.
6. It also includes the name’s popularity ranking and recent trend.
7. You’ll also find out how likely people are to misspell and/or mispronounce the name.
8. And, how versatile the name is both for formal and informal occasions.
9. The book only lists the most important famous namesakes which may affect the name’s image.
10. And it only lists the most common nicknames and variations (rather than a seemingly endless list).
11. Finally, Lansky provides advice that alerts readers to any problems or special considerations the name may have that would affect their choice.
12. If you don’t already know, Lansky is by far the leading author of baby name books. His name books have sold over 8.5 million copies.
13. It really is the smart new way to name a baby.
