Tobias Anthony Bücher

A new dictionary for the modern world! Trouble negotiating the modern world—what with all these newfangled words and phrases? Do you know your bromance from your dudevorce, your turnt from your on fleek? How about bae or doe. Or FOMO, lit AF, tea (not the drink), and dead (not the state of nonbeing)? How about the other meaning of thirsty? And do you know how to throw shade? We get it—communicating in the modern world is hard. Let us be your guide.

Emphasizing the need for unique and trendy names, this guide offers a curated selection of 322 distinctive monikers for babies. It caters to parents who embrace a hipster lifestyle, featuring names inspired by historical figures, Greek mythology, literature, and pop culture. The book provides alternatives to conventional names like John and Jane, suggesting options such as Anaïs, Atticus, and Bear. It aims to help parents stand out in their communities by choosing names that reflect their individual tastes and interests.

Don t let your kid miss out on a cool name Do you live in the inner city and own a fixed-gear bicycle Do you have a passion for all things bespoke and esoteric Have you ever thought taxidermy might make a suitably ironic yet intriguing hobby Are you currently in the throes of an epic craving for vegan cookies Most importantly, are you expecting a babyHaving a child with a boring old family name isn t enough these days John and Jane just don t cut it. How can you possibly keep up with your hipster neighbors For girls, why not go with Anais, Enid, Beatrix, Beryl, Scout, or Ethel, or Arlo, Atticus, Axl, Lennon, or Bear for a boy From historical figures and Greek mythology to literary references and pop-culture icons, From Ace to Zowie has handpicked the 322 names that will become the trendiest monikers on the playground in the years ahead."

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