The Melting Pot Book of Baby Names

Whether you're simply interested in cognomens (names), or expecting a birth, Connie Lockhart Ellefson's compendium of more than 10,000 names and meanings from 50 countries ought to do the trick. There's Greek Adara meaning beauty, Bon-Hwa in Korean is utmost glory, and Myung-Suck means long-lasting rock in Korean. It's a fascinating collection, and so easy to lose yourself you might forget to find a name for Junior.