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Giveaway: baby names by Laura Emerson

Choosing the perfect child’s name was top of my list when I was pregnant. Despite having thought about it for years, when I was actually pregnant none of the names felt right. Not for the want of trying but the poor toddler was nameless for his first two weeks. We had a long list, then a short list. Nothing suited him. His grandfather started referring to his as Fred and eventually we just forced ourselves to sit down and decide.

Little Sis had it slightly easier with a short list of three boys’ names and three girls’ names and we had pretty much decided within a few days of her being born.

baby names

There are lots of baby books on the market but baby names by Laura Emerson is a really lovely version with beautiful photographs. According to the blurb “Along with the A-Z lists of both boys’ and girls’ names, you’ll also find fascinating themed lists to get your creative juices flowing. These range from great one-syllable names for baby boys to names with royal connotations for baby girls, taking in the names that are fastest rising in popularity along the way.”

This is a beautiful book and would make a lovely gift for expectant parents. It contains more than 3000 names along with their origin and meanings. Baby names by Laura Emerson is priced at £9.99, but read on if you would like a chance to win a copy.

Giveaway:

If you would like to win a copy of baby names just leave me a comment below and let me know if you prefer traditional or modern names. I love vintage names so we went for traditional.

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Small print:

The prize consists of one copy of baby names by Laura Emerson. The giveaway ends February 5th at 8pm. The winner will be selected at random from all entries received and notified by email or their twitter handle. The prize is as stated: no cash alternatives are available. UK and ROI only.

The giveaway is now closed and the winner is Judith

  • alison hill
    January 28, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    personaly I prefer the traditional names, my two children are called Hannah Amelia and Jacob Elliott.

  • Gary Topley
    January 28, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    I prefer traditional names.

  • anthony harrington
    January 28, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I like modern as long as not too way out!

  • Kay Moffat
    January 28, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I prefer traditional names.

  • Sammylea
    January 28, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Modern names most of the time although I still like some traditional names as well

  • Helen Paech
    January 28, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I would say traditional – I like classic names that aren’t too common these days.

  • Fiona B
    January 28, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Traditional! Some modern names make me cringe!

  • BELINDA HENDRY
    January 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    UNUSUAL NAMES IF I EVER HAD A GIRL SHE WOULD CE CALLED TANI – LEE BUT SOME UNUSUAL NAMES SOUND STUPID SO ID BE CAREFUL

  • Sarahann Tonner
    January 28, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    I prefer modern names 🙂

  • Claire
    January 28, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I prefer modern names, the more unusual the better 🙂

  • sarah smith
    January 28, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Modern, my daughter is named Eden.
    Currently pregnant with baby two (who is shy so we dont know if its a he or she) need some inspiration for names lol

  • natalie phillips
    January 28, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Generally I prefer traditional names

  • Amy
    January 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I prefer modern names, but nothing wacky!

  • Shelley Hawkins
    January 28, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    old fashioned names, but not on popular list

  • sian hallewell
    January 28, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I think the older traditional names are coming back into fashion. I am happy with what seems right for the baby, can you believe I spent abour 4 weeks testing out names on my daughter. She ended up as Samantha, because I liked it, thought it suited her and it means the listening one and as she managed to come out with a hand behind her ear as if she was listening it seemed very appropriate!

  • Alison Wakefield
    January 28, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I don’t mind either really I like alot from old and new names

  • AIMEE SWIFT
    January 28, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I like a traditional first name and modern second name, best of both worlds 🙂

  • victoriab
    January 28, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    I like both. My son’s name is Cael George.

  • Helen Porter
    January 28, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    i prefer traditional i have a Liam and an Adam but traditional can be modern as well so maybe actually a bit of both!

    i have tweeted @HelenRemi411 https://twitter.com/HelenRemi411/status/296004344418037760

    and google+ Helen Porter thanks xx

  • Mickie Bull
    January 28, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Traditional names

  • jen louise jackson
    January 28, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I prefer traditional names

  • laura banks
    January 28, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    i prefer traditional names

  • Jill Osborne
    January 28, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I prefer traditional names

  • Emily
    January 28, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I like modern, but not too unusual.

  • Kirsty Fox
    January 28, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I prefer traditional, both my sons have traditional names

  • Kirsty Fox
    January 28, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    I have tweeted – @bloomingfox

  • Kirsty Fox
    January 28, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    I am subscribed via email – robertfox24[at]aol[dot]com

  • karen s
    January 28, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    traditional names but not ones that are too popular/common

  • anna m
    January 28, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I prefer traditional but unique, not too common

  • anna m
    January 28, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I tweeted @ummziyad https://twitter.com/ummziyad/status/296024236986888193

  • Carolina J.
    January 28, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    I like traditional names.

  • Carolina J.
    January 28, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Tweeted! @pandcands

  • Carolina J.
    January 28, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    I am subscribed yo your email updates.

  • Hayley
    January 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    I love unusual names, but I can’t for the life of me decide on one for my unborn baby!

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/Raine_Fairy/status/296042555160813569

  • Kieran
    January 29, 2013 at 1:02 am

    I prefer modern names

  • Alison
    January 29, 2013 at 1:30 am

    I prefer modern names

  • sweir1@talk21.com
    January 29, 2013 at 7:15 am

    I prefer traditional names.

  • Tanya Metcalf
    January 29, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Usually traditional names

  • Dianne Parrinder
    January 29, 2013 at 8:16 am

    l perfer modern names

  • diane findlay
    January 29, 2013 at 11:52 am

    i perfer traditional names like mollie , letice , jack , tom , etc

  • Allan Smith
    January 29, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    traditional

  • joannethomas@keme.co.uk
    January 29, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    traditional names

  • Becca Allen
    January 29, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Almost all the names we are currently considering are very traditional, such as Arthur and Irene

  • Penny Russell
    January 29, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Traditional names

  • Solange
    January 29, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Traditional

  • Lorraine Saeed
    January 29, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    I love traditional names. @lorrainesaeed

  • Heather Shaw
    January 29, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I prefer the traditional names

  • laura cope
    January 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    I like traditional names ,

  • Susanne
    January 30, 2013 at 5:28 am

    I like traditional names, particularly if they have meaning like Grace or Hope

  • JoC
    January 30, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I prefer traditional names but some ‘modern’ names make you smile, but always remember the child is the one who has to live with it 😉

  • LEAH SULLIVAN
    January 30, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    I prefer modern/unusual names

  • Alice Beaumont
    January 31, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Working in a school the horror of some of the ‘modern’ names that the children have is enough to put me off. Traditional all the way

  • victoria
    January 31, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    traditional

  • Hayley Muncey
    February 1, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Probably prefer traditional names 🙂

  • suzanne.sendell@googlemail.com
    February 1, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I like both modern and traditonal
    I have Cael,Mercedes and Mason

  • Eleanor
    February 1, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I prefer traditional names

  • Natalie
    February 2, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I definitely prefer traditional names, some of these modern names are just silly and tacky!

  • nicola
    February 2, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    i like traaditional names with a modern spelling

  • Lisa Wilkinson
    February 3, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    We’re trying to choose a name for our first baby at the minute. I like loads of names, OH likes pretty much none. I seem to be drawn to more traditional names though.

  • Antonia Rookley
    February 3, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I prefer traditional names – modern ones have too many z’s k’s and y’s in.

  • torryrachel@gmail.com
    February 3, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Traditional and not one where 10 other kids in their class will have the same name!

  • Tom A
    February 4, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Much prefer traditional names.

  • Cathryn Bowen
    February 4, 2013 at 6:45 am

    traditional names

  • carolD
    February 4, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Some of the modern one’s are ok .. but on the whole i prefer traditional names.

  • Jayne B
    February 4, 2013 at 10:01 am

    I don’t have a preference but like names that are not commonly heard everywhere!

  • tina edwards
    February 4, 2013 at 10:16 am

    i prefer traditional names

  • Lisa C
    February 4, 2013 at 11:39 am

    I prefer traditional names

  • Catherine Miller
    February 4, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    I tend to prefer traditional whereas my husband likes modern names! Think it’s going to take us a while!

  • Sarah-Jane Laycock
    February 4, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I’m a traditionalist all the way x

  • Sarah-Jane Laycock
    February 4, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Tweeted @Noodlenumpty

  • emmiehk@ymail.com
    February 4, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I much prefer traditional names! 🙂

  • ianmaciver
    February 4, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    traditional

  • Emma K
    February 4, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I’m a bit mixed on this, I do love some traditional names like Lily but I like unusual ones too like Mara, River, Robyn.

  • Emma K
    February 4, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    oops, forgot to say, tweeted as @EmaKinsella

  • Esme McCrubb
    February 4, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    i love modern names mostly although some traditional ones are cute too

  • jamesmum
    February 4, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    I prefer traditional names. x

  • Laura Pritchard
    February 4, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I prefer vintage definitely – everyone thinks my son Aidan’s name is modern but there was a St Aidan around in the 1300’s!

  • Laura Pritchard
    February 4, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Tweeted the message @Isis1981uk

  • Karen R
    February 4, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    I think I slightly prefer traditional names

  • joanna sawka
    February 4, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    I prefer traditional names

  • Jessica
    February 4, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Traditional uncomplicated names for us 🙂

  • peggy rossiter
    February 4, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    traditional

  • Jade Scott
    February 4, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I would prefer our child to have an unusual name, whether traditional or modern. I would like a decent name book to help us choose a name for our first little one.

  • Susan Bowe
    February 4, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Traditional

  • Rachel Blackburn
    February 4, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I prefer traditional names

  • Lindsey Philpot
    February 4, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Traditional 🙂

  • Lani Nash
    February 4, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    traditional names; my three are Charlotte, George and Harry

  • Jenny Rogers
    February 4, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    I prefer more traditional names.

  • judy2357@hotmail.com
    February 4, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I prefer traditional names, although do like some modern names

  • Isabelle Smith
    February 5, 2013 at 12:15 am

    i love quirky names old or new

  • DAWN TOTTON
    February 5, 2013 at 12:40 am

    I prefer traditional names.

  • Emma Boitoult
    February 5, 2013 at 1:53 am

    I definitely prefer traditional names, they will never go out of fashion. 🙂

  • Alisa
    February 5, 2013 at 5:03 am

    Modern names

  • Rebecca Townsend
    February 5, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I prefer traditional names

  • donnamitche11@hotmail.co.uk
    February 5, 2013 at 11:05 am

    I prefer traditional names

  • Judith
    February 5, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I prefer traditional!

  • Rachel Butler
    February 5, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I like both traditional and modern names! But I would maybe favour modern names x

  • Vicky-Louise Robinson
    February 5, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Traditional but unusual. I chose Anastasia for my eldest daughter & Austin (old English for Augustine) for my youngest son.

  • Vicky-Louise Robinson
    February 5, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Tweeted as @Vickypinkxx