The Terrible Meanings of Names: Or Why You Shouldn't Poke Your Giselle with a Barry

by Justin Cord Hayes

The bizarre meanings behind everyday names Did you know that Jacobs tend to cheat in school, Marys have nasty attitudes, and Catherines like to cause pain? If our names are meant to represent our character, then these kids have quite a number of unsavory traits, according to their moniker's definition. The same is true for many of today's common names. From Andrea (strong and manly) and Douglas (black water) to Hayden (heathen) and Trent (invader,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144055255X
• ISBN13: 9781440552557
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 7.4"