The Amazing Baby Name Book

From A to Z and Everything in Between

What's in a name? Everything!

In this fun, charming, and wonderfully curated collection of baby names, authors Amy Ephron and her daughters, Anna and Maia, share inspired and witty ideas that will spark your imagination, providing parents-to-be with moments of humor, historical context, factual tidbits, and highly opinionated takes on the most creative names from Abacus and Abbie to Zoe and Zuzu!

Celebrating inspiration, inclusion, hope, and love—with a little bit of lighthearted attitude thrown in for good measure—this bundle of joy is the perfect gift for you or someone you love.

PRAISE FOR THE AMAZING BABY NAME BOOK...

"Reading The Amazing Baby Name Book feels like discussing name choices with your best friends. A great read when you’re looking for a name for a baby (or a pet or a movie character), from the traditional to the unique and unexpected. But also great to read when you have nothing to name at all and are just looking for a smile."

– Jill Santopolo, bestselling author of The Light We Lost

"Best-selling novelist and essayist Ephron and her daughters Maia and Anna share hundreds of baby name ideas, from Abacus to Zuzu, in this attractive teal and orange book illustrated by Jennifer Bricking....[T]his isn’t a typical baby naming book but rather a compendium of fun facts from history, culture, and literature."

– Library Journal

"A must for any new parents or name lovers."

–  Baker Machado, morning anchor, Wake Up with Cheddar

"Accompanied by delightful illustrations, The Amazing Baby Name Book brings humor, historical context, and bonus fun facts to the world of naming....[T]his book is a gold mine of knowledge for all — whether you’re having a baby or coming up with character names for your new TV show." 

– LA Parent

"[T]ake a flip through The Amazing Baby Name Book....The possibilities come with explanations. Go for Amethyst if searching for something 'elegant, sparkly, and slightly ethereal.' If you pick Zen, know 'it’s asking a lot of a kid.'”

– Air Mail "Best"

Amy Ephron is a best-selling author. She has three children and two step-children.

Maia Wapnick is a brand consultant and Amy’s oldest daughter. Maia has two children of her own.

Anna Ephron Harari is a writer and Amy’s middle child. Anna also has two children. 

They all live in the Los Angeles area.

Jennifer Bricking is an illustrator of children’s books and video games. When she isn’t drawing, she likes to skateboard, bike, and travel. She lives in Seattle, Washington.