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 beindespensible.
Unlike other Baby Name books, this one lists what the general public thinks ofwhen hearing a specific name. Face it, we all have preconceived notions of people with certainnames; for example, how do you picture a Bubba? or a Percy? Based on surveys, this book will tellyou what the average person thinks upon hearing a given name. In many cases, it also mentions theprobable reason. For example, how many people picture "Andy" as a good-natured country boy -- a laAndy Griffith? Or "Scarlett" as an independent, somewhat fiery young woman, like Scarlett O'Hara inGone With The Wind?
The Baby Name Personality Survey also gives food for thought for new andexpectant parents. With thorough research and a wealth of material, this book is a great selectionif you need to know what image people have of specific names.