The table of contents in itself is an education. The book is divided not only by country of origin, but it includes such innovating sections as Bell Tones, Biblical, Brisk and Breezy, Country & Western, Exotic Traditionals, Fanciful, Nickname-Proof, Saints, Solid Citizens, Surfer Sixties, Timeless, and even Why Not?

Another interesting feature of The Baby Name Wizard is the "neighborhood search," which finds certain names that seem to appear regularly in specific types of areas or cities.

Very highly recommended. Not only is this book good for new parents-to-be, but it is a great resource for writers who are stumbling for that perfect name for their characters.