There’s a name for it — racism - Vanessa Hua - San Francisco Chronicle
"When I got married, it would have been the perfect opportunity to change my last name to my husband’s Serbian one. But I’d spent years building my byline, and I didn’t want to give up the name or the heritage my father had passed down to me."
An excellent look at name bias in the US. Sidenote: the middle names Huajin and Huaren for her twins are so beautiful and meaningful!
Dear Prudence - What's in a name? - Mallory Ortberg, Slate
"Some people love getting nicknamed, but it would give me more than a little pause if someone I had just started seeing told me, “I don’t like your name. Let me call you something else,” no matter how they tried to soften it or dress it up."
Despite the fact that I have very strong opinions about names, I don't think I've ever disliked someone's name so much I asked to call them something else. Anyone else familiar with this issue? Conversely, if you dislike your own name, do you tell other people to call you a nickname?
How Scarlett Got Its Groove Back - Ben Blatt, Slate
"The Social Security Administration has never, since its starting history in 1880, recorded a baby Frodo. It’s not the same for female characters in fantasy series. Though the name suffered an 80-year drought between 1923 and 2002, in 2003 the United States welcomed five baby Hermoines."
Though there are a LOT of unsubstantiated claims in this article, I like the idea of looking at name spikes based on pop culture trends. Perhaps we'll one day see if movies or books influence namers more?
What's Your Starbucks Name? - Svati Kirsten Narula, The Atlantic
"I'm not ashamed of my name, but I prefer to reserve conversations about it for less hurried, less public interactions. A back-and-forth about the spelling, pronunciation, origin, and meaning of "Svati" can be fun, even necessary—at a cocktail party, during an interview, on a date. While ordering coffee? Not so much."
I find it interesting that those with "Starbucks' Names" in this article tend towards either end of the popularity spectrum - John vs. Svati, for example. My name has yet to be so common, but as more Emily's grow up and head to coffee shops, perhaps I'll need to find an alter ego...
Showing posts with label name news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label name news. Show all posts
Monday, March 20, 2017
Friday, June 10, 2016
Name News: 6/10/16
Hillary, Donald and Bernie Don’t Catch On as Baby Names - Jeremy B. Merrill, The New York Times
Yet!!!
The most popular names for each letter in 2015 - NewsFix
Is it irony that the most popular name for girls beginning with the letter U is Unique?
10 Baby Names For June Babies - Julie Sprankles, Bustle
My sister Clare is a June baby, as well as my cousin Zachary. From this list, I like the classic Harvey.
The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names - Pamela Redmond Satran, Nameberry
Super interesting way of looking at name stats! (Glad to be in a blue state myself)
Do First Ladies Influence the Popularity of Baby Names? - GoLocalProv
Ooh, interesting idea for a post - First Lady names! Tune in next week!
Yet!!!
The most popular names for each letter in 2015 - NewsFix
Is it irony that the most popular name for girls beginning with the letter U is Unique?
10 Baby Names For June Babies - Julie Sprankles, Bustle
My sister Clare is a June baby, as well as my cousin Zachary. From this list, I like the classic Harvey.
The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names - Pamela Redmond Satran, Nameberry
Super interesting way of looking at name stats! (Glad to be in a blue state myself)
Do First Ladies Influence the Popularity of Baby Names? - GoLocalProv
Ooh, interesting idea for a post - First Lady names! Tune in next week!
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Name News: 4/7/16
VA family names 4 kids after presidents - Julie Zauzmer, Daily Gazette
I found this through Appellation Mountain's Sunday Summary! I really like this trend, it's subtle but very unique! Who will join Grant, Madison, and McKinley?
The Most Unisex Names in US History - Nathan Yau, FlowingData
Great graphs on the most common unisex names for boys and girls. I've noticed a lot of names start out for boys, then end up on girls. Anyone know of a name with the reverse effect?
Baby Names Can’t Be Stolen—but It’s Not Surprising That Some Parents Think They Can - Elissa Strauss, Slate
An excellent article on "name-stealing", which I think says a lot more about the parent than the name. Can't we all just get along?
From Twitter:
Let's get personal - Nancy Friedman, Fritinancy
Super cool comparison between corporate names and personal names - it's hard to imagine, but there was a time when Siri was more likely to be a name than an iOS.
I found this through Appellation Mountain's Sunday Summary! I really like this trend, it's subtle but very unique! Who will join Grant, Madison, and McKinley?
The Most Unisex Names in US History - Nathan Yau, FlowingData
Great graphs on the most common unisex names for boys and girls. I've noticed a lot of names start out for boys, then end up on girls. Anyone know of a name with the reverse effect?
Baby Names Can’t Be Stolen—but It’s Not Surprising That Some Parents Think They Can - Elissa Strauss, Slate
An excellent article on "name-stealing", which I think says a lot more about the parent than the name. Can't we all just get along?
From Twitter:
Mind blown pic.twitter.com/VtPjyHrtJh— Oliver W. (@oliverswang) March 16, 2016
Names That Are Whiter Than "Merrick Garland"— Glen Weldon (@ghweldon) March 16, 2016
1. Cholmondelay Golf-Clubb
2. Stanford Wharton Yale III
3. Trey Amusant
4. Dickie Mayflower
Let's get personal - Nancy Friedman, Fritinancy
Super cool comparison between corporate names and personal names - it's hard to imagine, but there was a time when Siri was more likely to be a name than an iOS.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Name News 3/4/16
Girls’ Names from Medieval London (not the usual ones!) - Medievalists.net
I love finding names that are old in use but unique to the modern ear! I think my favorite from this list is Isolda, the Spanish variation of Isolde.
Boys’ Names from Medieval London (not the usual ones!) - Medievalists.net
And part two of the Medievalist's set! It's interesting to see that the -yn ending for names was popular in medieval times, too: Manekyn and Anketyn are on the list!
50 Non-Biblical Baby Names - Nancy Man, Nancy's Baby Names
What a cool project! I'm excited to see how the series continues. And I love that Edwin, my dad's name, is first on the list!
Leap Year Baby Names: 14 Unique Ideas For Your Little Leapling - Isabelle Khoo, HuffPost CA
Such cute names on this list! I love Delta and Sadie, the southern feel is adorable.
That's MY child's name! For some parents, baby-name theft is no joke - Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, Today Parents
What do you think, readers? I tend towards the opinion that no one person "owns" a name, but it can be disappointing when a friend chooses a favorite!
I love finding names that are old in use but unique to the modern ear! I think my favorite from this list is Isolda, the Spanish variation of Isolde.
Boys’ Names from Medieval London (not the usual ones!) - Medievalists.net
And part two of the Medievalist's set! It's interesting to see that the -yn ending for names was popular in medieval times, too: Manekyn and Anketyn are on the list!
50 Non-Biblical Baby Names - Nancy Man, Nancy's Baby Names
What a cool project! I'm excited to see how the series continues. And I love that Edwin, my dad's name, is first on the list!
Leap Year Baby Names: 14 Unique Ideas For Your Little Leapling - Isabelle Khoo, HuffPost CA
Such cute names on this list! I love Delta and Sadie, the southern feel is adorable.
That's MY child's name! For some parents, baby-name theft is no joke - Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, Today Parents
What do you think, readers? I tend towards the opinion that no one person "owns" a name, but it can be disappointing when a friend chooses a favorite!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Name News 2/16/16
Here Are The Most Popular Baby Names Of Every Decade Since The 1880s - Ryan Kristobak, HistoryBuff
It's interesting to see how little the boys' names change! And the girls are always mixing things up. Do you think any of the older names like Milton or Bertha could come back?
The subconscious bias of 'unisex' baby name trends - Kasey Edwards, Daily Life
Good to see more people thinking deeply about name trends! Why is it considered normal to name a girl Jordan, but not name a boy Isabella?
Names and Other Fashions Are Enjoying the Downton Abbey Effect - Amy Feinstein, Inquisitr
Marigold and Violet are some of the more well-known options, but this article does show how pop culture name choices affect real life!
Weird Baby Names: Most Random Names Americans Have Given Their Kids - Isabelle Khoo, HuffPost Canada
While I'm against characterizing any names as "weird", it's interesting to see that babies were given each of these names - English? Catch? Baby?
Illegal Baby Names: This Province Can Reject Your Baby Name - Isabelle Khoo, HuffPost Canada
Another article by Ms. Khoo! I'm sure I've linked to these articles/stories before, but it's always interesting to read about naming laws :)
It's interesting to see how little the boys' names change! And the girls are always mixing things up. Do you think any of the older names like Milton or Bertha could come back?
The subconscious bias of 'unisex' baby name trends - Kasey Edwards, Daily Life
Good to see more people thinking deeply about name trends! Why is it considered normal to name a girl Jordan, but not name a boy Isabella?
Names and Other Fashions Are Enjoying the Downton Abbey Effect - Amy Feinstein, Inquisitr
Marigold and Violet are some of the more well-known options, but this article does show how pop culture name choices affect real life!
Weird Baby Names: Most Random Names Americans Have Given Their Kids - Isabelle Khoo, HuffPost Canada
While I'm against characterizing any names as "weird", it's interesting to see that babies were given each of these names - English? Catch? Baby?
Illegal Baby Names: This Province Can Reject Your Baby Name - Isabelle Khoo, HuffPost Canada
Another article by Ms. Khoo! I'm sure I've linked to these articles/stories before, but it's always interesting to read about naming laws :)
Friday, January 29, 2016
Name News 1/29/16
What Is Your Old Person Name? - Scott O'Conner, Knowable
This fun quiz had me laughing for awhile - I got Myrtle! Which I actually do like very much... maybe they're onto something? But a male friend of mine got Gladys, so who knows.
These are the Most Popular First Names for Geniuses - Simon Brew, mental_floss
While I doubt the conclusion of this article - correlation does not imply causation - it is fun to speculate on how names shape and are shaped by intelligence and culture.
Hottest Baby Names 2016 - Pamela Redmond Satran, Nameberry
This article has been making the rounds on other news sites, too! It's really cool to see the methodology for the predictions - let's see if these predictions translate to birth certificates!
One Direction Singer Louis Tomlinson Reveals Baby's Name - Cassandra Vinograd, NBC News
Another celebrity baby name making waves - Freddie Reign. I like the US-UK combination of a nickname first name and a word middle. And cute pics!
Here are the best and worst celebrity baby names of 2015 - Alexandra Zaslow, Today
I certainly don't like the idea of names being ranked "best" and "worst", and BabyCenter only surveyed 1100 moms - way too few. It is interesting to see the classic names getting the most love!
This fun quiz had me laughing for awhile - I got Myrtle! Which I actually do like very much... maybe they're onto something? But a male friend of mine got Gladys, so who knows.
These are the Most Popular First Names for Geniuses - Simon Brew, mental_floss
While I doubt the conclusion of this article - correlation does not imply causation - it is fun to speculate on how names shape and are shaped by intelligence and culture.
Hottest Baby Names 2016 - Pamela Redmond Satran, Nameberry
This article has been making the rounds on other news sites, too! It's really cool to see the methodology for the predictions - let's see if these predictions translate to birth certificates!
One Direction Singer Louis Tomlinson Reveals Baby's Name - Cassandra Vinograd, NBC News
Another celebrity baby name making waves - Freddie Reign. I like the US-UK combination of a nickname first name and a word middle. And cute pics!
Here are the best and worst celebrity baby names of 2015 - Alexandra Zaslow, Today
I certainly don't like the idea of names being ranked "best" and "worst", and BabyCenter only surveyed 1100 moms - way too few. It is interesting to see the classic names getting the most love!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Name News: 1/13/16
Zoo Names New Baby Penguin After David Bowie - Marie Lodi, Jezebel
The day after David Bowie's death was announced, this little penguin was named in his honor. I'm predicting that Bowie will skyrocket as a name this year, as many fans honor the glam rocker who performed his way into our hearts and minds.
Name of the Year 2015: Caitlyn Jenner - American Name Society
The word of the year may be "they", but the American Name Society has announced that its name for the year honors trans individual Caitlyn Jenner. Check out the other honorees: Star Wars was also influential, and a few hashtags have made the list, too!
Baby names since the 1900s: the endangered, the resurrected and the long gone - Inga Ting, Sydney Morning Herald
An interesting look at name trends in New South Wales! It's interesting that a lot of news reports will say a name is "endangered", when I see a lot of members of the name community who love pulling names from obscurity! Who knows, maybe in 50 years, John will be unique!
Sorry, Person Named Chanel, You Can’t Use Your First Name As An Instagram Handle - Laura Northrup, Consumerist
Who wins when corporations and individuals are vying for the same social media recognition? The billion-dollar corporation, of course :( I hope Chanel-the-person strikes back!
Google Your First Name and Glamour Shot: Best Funny Photos - Sam Prince, Heavy
This game is too fun! Love some of the 90's pics I came across with "Emily Glamour Shots"!
The day after David Bowie's death was announced, this little penguin was named in his honor. I'm predicting that Bowie will skyrocket as a name this year, as many fans honor the glam rocker who performed his way into our hearts and minds.
Name of the Year 2015: Caitlyn Jenner - American Name Society
The word of the year may be "they", but the American Name Society has announced that its name for the year honors trans individual Caitlyn Jenner. Check out the other honorees: Star Wars was also influential, and a few hashtags have made the list, too!
Baby names since the 1900s: the endangered, the resurrected and the long gone - Inga Ting, Sydney Morning Herald
An interesting look at name trends in New South Wales! It's interesting that a lot of news reports will say a name is "endangered", when I see a lot of members of the name community who love pulling names from obscurity! Who knows, maybe in 50 years, John will be unique!
Sorry, Person Named Chanel, You Can’t Use Your First Name As An Instagram Handle - Laura Northrup, Consumerist
Who wins when corporations and individuals are vying for the same social media recognition? The billion-dollar corporation, of course :( I hope Chanel-the-person strikes back!
Google Your First Name and Glamour Shot: Best Funny Photos - Sam Prince, Heavy
This game is too fun! Love some of the 90's pics I came across with "Emily Glamour Shots"!
Monday, December 28, 2015
Name News - 12/28/15
Who Wins in the Name Game? - Cody C. Delistraty, The Atlantic
As I say all the time, your first name has the potential to change your life - from who you meet to where you're hired to how you're viewed internationally.
Kanye and Kim Kardashian West Name Son Saint - Andrea Park, People
After months of speculation, the name has been announced - Saint West. Whether you love or loathe it, Saint and North make a great sibset - they're both single-syllable word names. And there were 32 Saint's born last year in the US!
High noon for Gary: why is the once-popular name on the verge of extinction? - The Guardian
While I think it's a bit dramatic to say the name is on the verge of extinction - there are names kept viable with much more dismal statistics - it is interesting to see how quickly a name falls out of use once it's been deemed passé.
What Your Name Says About You - Meghan Walsh, OZY
First names are becoming more and more unique in spelling, pronunciation, and origin - what does that say about the society we live in? Are names more or less important now?
Facebook Introduces Major Changes to Their "Real Names" Policy to Support the LGBT Community - Noelle Devoe, Seventeen
For individuals who choose to go by another name for personal reasons, this is a win! Let all names be celebrated!
As I say all the time, your first name has the potential to change your life - from who you meet to where you're hired to how you're viewed internationally.
Kanye and Kim Kardashian West Name Son Saint - Andrea Park, People
After months of speculation, the name has been announced - Saint West. Whether you love or loathe it, Saint and North make a great sibset - they're both single-syllable word names. And there were 32 Saint's born last year in the US!
High noon for Gary: why is the once-popular name on the verge of extinction? - The Guardian
While I think it's a bit dramatic to say the name is on the verge of extinction - there are names kept viable with much more dismal statistics - it is interesting to see how quickly a name falls out of use once it's been deemed passé.
What Your Name Says About You - Meghan Walsh, OZY
First names are becoming more and more unique in spelling, pronunciation, and origin - what does that say about the society we live in? Are names more or less important now?
Facebook Introduces Major Changes to Their "Real Names" Policy to Support the LGBT Community - Noelle Devoe, Seventeen
For individuals who choose to go by another name for personal reasons, this is a win! Let all names be celebrated!
Friday, December 4, 2015
Name News: 12/4/15
The Truth About Charlie - Mallory Ortberg, Dear Prudence
New Prudie starts off the column with a name question, hooray! How would you handle rude (and nosy) people who shame your favorite name?
Jolie fratrie : Victoria, Tancrède, Raoul et Honor - Mélissa, Jolis Prénoms
A favorite blog of mine, Jolis Prénoms focuses on great Francophone sibsets! I've found a lot of names I'd never heard of, including Tancrède, Aglaé, and Maëlys.
How many US people are named Isis? - Parker Higgins, ParkerHiggins.net
My favorite subject - name statistics! Parker estimates that there are over 10,000 people named Isis in the US today. Do you know any?
Nutella refuses to print personalised jar for girl named Isis - Nicholas Reilly, Metro
Another Isis article! I agree with her mother, the terrorist group should be referred to as Daesh - leave the English acronym aside.
Charlotte, Oliver are top baby names for 2015 - Sentinel & Enterprise
I'm skeptical, since this isn't backed up by hard data yet (wait until next spring when the SSA releases the actual list). But it's interesting to see how much UK trends are influencing US choices!
5 of the Hottest Baby-Naming Trends of 2015 - Arika Okrent, mental_floss
This article was linked from BabyCenter's Hottest baby name trends of 2015, but provides a good summary of some names on the upswing. I'm a fan of Lux and Helena!
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan welcome new daughter - Heather Kelly, CNN Money
Welcome to the world, Maxima Chan Zuckerberg! Nickname Max for a little girl is too cute, but Maxima is already the name of a car and a software system. Edgy or corporate? You tell me!
New Prudie starts off the column with a name question, hooray! How would you handle rude (and nosy) people who shame your favorite name?
Jolie fratrie : Victoria, Tancrède, Raoul et Honor - Mélissa, Jolis Prénoms
A favorite blog of mine, Jolis Prénoms focuses on great Francophone sibsets! I've found a lot of names I'd never heard of, including Tancrède, Aglaé, and Maëlys.
How many US people are named Isis? - Parker Higgins, ParkerHiggins.net
My favorite subject - name statistics! Parker estimates that there are over 10,000 people named Isis in the US today. Do you know any?
Nutella refuses to print personalised jar for girl named Isis - Nicholas Reilly, Metro
Another Isis article! I agree with her mother, the terrorist group should be referred to as Daesh - leave the English acronym aside.
Charlotte, Oliver are top baby names for 2015 - Sentinel & Enterprise
I'm skeptical, since this isn't backed up by hard data yet (wait until next spring when the SSA releases the actual list). But it's interesting to see how much UK trends are influencing US choices!
5 of the Hottest Baby-Naming Trends of 2015 - Arika Okrent, mental_floss
This article was linked from BabyCenter's Hottest baby name trends of 2015, but provides a good summary of some names on the upswing. I'm a fan of Lux and Helena!
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan welcome new daughter - Heather Kelly, CNN Money
Welcome to the world, Maxima Chan Zuckerberg! Nickname Max for a little girl is too cute, but Maxima is already the name of a car and a software system. Edgy or corporate? You tell me!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Name News: 11/16/15
The most popular girls' names in Tudor England - Medievalists.net
The few years of recorded name statistics before Mary was number one?! Of course, Elizabeth tops the charts, and is still popular today.
Popular Names That Basically Didn’t Exist Before 2000 - Natalie Morin, MooseRoots
This isn't a new article, but I just found it. Name statistics for the win! My favorites are Arabella, Maddox, and Vivienne.
These 20 names get the most right-swipes - Molly Mulshine, Tech Insider
Could your first name influence your popularity on dating apps? Yes, according to this data! Weirdly enough, my name "matches" with Jeff, though I don't personally know too many...
Which names could be popular in 2016? - Lucy BC, Baby Centre UK
This website has released its predictions for UK baby names of next year - on the girls' side, I like Effie, Wren and Astrid; on the boys' side, I like Otto.
Sofia Rises: Baby Name Takes Over the World - Stephanie Pappas, Live Science
It's currently number one in nine countries and number two or three in twenty others - why is Sophia sweeping the globe?
The few years of recorded name statistics before Mary was number one?! Of course, Elizabeth tops the charts, and is still popular today.
Popular Names That Basically Didn’t Exist Before 2000 - Natalie Morin, MooseRoots
This isn't a new article, but I just found it. Name statistics for the win! My favorites are Arabella, Maddox, and Vivienne.
These 20 names get the most right-swipes - Molly Mulshine, Tech Insider
Could your first name influence your popularity on dating apps? Yes, according to this data! Weirdly enough, my name "matches" with Jeff, though I don't personally know too many...
Which names could be popular in 2016? - Lucy BC, Baby Centre UK
This website has released its predictions for UK baby names of next year - on the girls' side, I like Effie, Wren and Astrid; on the boys' side, I like Otto.
Sofia Rises: Baby Name Takes Over the World - Stephanie Pappas, Live Science
It's currently number one in nine countries and number two or three in twenty others - why is Sophia sweeping the globe?
Monday, November 2, 2015
Name News - 11/2/15
17 French Baby Names That Are Prime for an American Takeover - PureWow
My favorites among these include Aveline, Kais, Coralie and Leandre. What do you think?
Geeky Baby Names That Won't Scar Your Kid for Life - Chandra Steele, PC Magazine
While I'm not used to seeing name articles in PC Magazine, the author knows her audience! As a geek, I love seeing the ways other geeks pull off nerdy references in their kids' names - I myself have a friend named Luke, after Skywalker!
Baby names: Should it matter if they indicate your race? - Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Washington Post
The title may not be the best, but this article brings up an excellent question - how do you handle a heritage name in a world that discourages certain heritages? Why is Isabella allowed, but not Jamal?
Découvrez les prénoms les plus populaires dans votre département - BFMTV
This is a really cool interactive map showing the most popular baby names in France by region - my favorites include Anaïs, Sacha, and Maëlys.
Millennial moms making their last name a child's first name - Alison Bowen, Chicago Tribune
With multiples last names rising in families, why not avoid the hyphenated route and give your child a name that represents both parents? Last names become first names are a trend - should it matter if your child has a first name that's already in the immediate family?
We're giving our dogs and babies the same names - Ellen Scott, Metro
There are a lot of crossovers in the top names for dogs, cats and babies. Is this good news for pets, or bad news for kids?
My favorites among these include Aveline, Kais, Coralie and Leandre. What do you think?
Geeky Baby Names That Won't Scar Your Kid for Life - Chandra Steele, PC Magazine
While I'm not used to seeing name articles in PC Magazine, the author knows her audience! As a geek, I love seeing the ways other geeks pull off nerdy references in their kids' names - I myself have a friend named Luke, after Skywalker!
Baby names: Should it matter if they indicate your race? - Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Washington Post
The title may not be the best, but this article brings up an excellent question - how do you handle a heritage name in a world that discourages certain heritages? Why is Isabella allowed, but not Jamal?
Découvrez les prénoms les plus populaires dans votre département - BFMTV
This is a really cool interactive map showing the most popular baby names in France by region - my favorites include Anaïs, Sacha, and Maëlys.
Millennial moms making their last name a child's first name - Alison Bowen, Chicago Tribune
With multiples last names rising in families, why not avoid the hyphenated route and give your child a name that represents both parents? Last names become first names are a trend - should it matter if your child has a first name that's already in the immediate family?
We're giving our dogs and babies the same names - Ellen Scott, Metro
There are a lot of crossovers in the top names for dogs, cats and babies. Is this good news for pets, or bad news for kids?
Friday, October 16, 2015
Name News: 10/16/15
Red panda cubs get fiery names - Angie Haflich, The Garden City Telegram
This week in cute animal news! Names inspired by fire are way too cool, and I think these red panda cubs were given great monikers. Click for adorable pictures!
Baby Name Meanings: 20 Names That Mean Thankful - Isabelle Khoo, Huffington Post
Another great set from Ms. Khoo - I featured an article of hers on the last Name News installment - that arrive just in time for those expecting Thanksgiving babies!
These Are the Most Attractive Names in the World - Sean Griffis, Brit + Co
The title of this article promises a lot, but check out the comments for some valid critiques. Are these names really the most dateable, or just popular?
A Linguist Explains the Grammar of Shipping - Gretchen McCulloch, The Toast
For any fans of fanfiction out there, this is a hilarious article on how mashing together names of your favorite fictional couples works - Castiel or Faberry, for example.
Battle of the Baby Name - Emily Yoffe, Slate
What to do when a family member names their baby the same name as yours? Act like an adult, of course! Thanks Prudie for the frank advice!
Snorri’s Trollwives - William Sayers, Scandinavian-Canadian Studies
This academic article explores the names of the female trolls in Snorri Sturluson’s Skaldskaparmál - I'd be lying if I said I understood all of it, but it's fascinating.
More Names Approved and Rejected - Paul Fontaine, The Reykjavik Grapevine
Iceland has released more names approved for public use, and rejected a few as well. For those of you following naming laws, here's an update!
This week in cute animal news! Names inspired by fire are way too cool, and I think these red panda cubs were given great monikers. Click for adorable pictures!
Baby Name Meanings: 20 Names That Mean Thankful - Isabelle Khoo, Huffington Post
Another great set from Ms. Khoo - I featured an article of hers on the last Name News installment - that arrive just in time for those expecting Thanksgiving babies!
These Are the Most Attractive Names in the World - Sean Griffis, Brit + Co
The title of this article promises a lot, but check out the comments for some valid critiques. Are these names really the most dateable, or just popular?
A Linguist Explains the Grammar of Shipping - Gretchen McCulloch, The Toast
For any fans of fanfiction out there, this is a hilarious article on how mashing together names of your favorite fictional couples works - Castiel or Faberry, for example.
Battle of the Baby Name - Emily Yoffe, Slate
What to do when a family member names their baby the same name as yours? Act like an adult, of course! Thanks Prudie for the frank advice!
Snorri’s Trollwives - William Sayers, Scandinavian-Canadian Studies
This academic article explores the names of the female trolls in Snorri Sturluson’s Skaldskaparmál - I'd be lying if I said I understood all of it, but it's fascinating.
More Names Approved and Rejected - Paul Fontaine, The Reykjavik Grapevine
Iceland has released more names approved for public use, and rejected a few as well. For those of you following naming laws, here's an update!
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Name News - 9/30/15
Why Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling chose their 'Disney' baby name - Jessica Gibb, Made For Mums
Would you choose a name based on an animated film? With the rise of Pixar and Disney over the last few decades, this trend might become more established.
The Hipster Baby Name Generator Perfectly Curates a Name for Your Kid - Annie Black, Design
As a name nerd, this made me giggle. What's wrong with Hattie Prudence Lotus?! It only goes to show that creativity is the cool new trend - and I'm fine with that!
22 Outlawed Baby Names From Around the World - Michele Debczak, mental_floss
The US is fairly lax with name rules, for better or for worse. Check out some of the outlawed names, including @ and Linda.
Spring Baby Names: 24 Unique Monikers Inspired By The Season - Isabelle Khoo, Huffington Post
Though we're still only just beginning autumn, these names might be nice to keep in mind if you're expecting a spring baby! (Or just love happy nature names)
Are Women More Likely to Use Just Their First Names When They Introduce Themselves? - Alice Robb, Elle
When meeting a new person, at work or with friends, do you use both names or just your first?
Fewer Women Run Big Companies Than Men Named John - Justin Wolfers, New York Times
Not a new article, but one I find myself referring back to often. Just a reminder that name statistics can tell you a lot about the world you live in.
What happened to kids addressing adults by their last names? - Danielle Larkins, Washington Post
A few articles about this phenomenon have come out in recent news, what's your opinion? Is respect only shown by address, or by behavior?
Would you choose a name based on an animated film? With the rise of Pixar and Disney over the last few decades, this trend might become more established.
The Hipster Baby Name Generator Perfectly Curates a Name for Your Kid - Annie Black, Design
As a name nerd, this made me giggle. What's wrong with Hattie Prudence Lotus?! It only goes to show that creativity is the cool new trend - and I'm fine with that!
22 Outlawed Baby Names From Around the World - Michele Debczak, mental_floss
The US is fairly lax with name rules, for better or for worse. Check out some of the outlawed names, including @ and Linda.
Spring Baby Names: 24 Unique Monikers Inspired By The Season - Isabelle Khoo, Huffington Post
Though we're still only just beginning autumn, these names might be nice to keep in mind if you're expecting a spring baby! (Or just love happy nature names)
Are Women More Likely to Use Just Their First Names When They Introduce Themselves? - Alice Robb, Elle
When meeting a new person, at work or with friends, do you use both names or just your first?
Fewer Women Run Big Companies Than Men Named John - Justin Wolfers, New York Times
Not a new article, but one I find myself referring back to often. Just a reminder that name statistics can tell you a lot about the world you live in.
What happened to kids addressing adults by their last names? - Danielle Larkins, Washington Post
A few articles about this phenomenon have come out in recent news, what's your opinion? Is respect only shown by address, or by behavior?
Friday, September 18, 2015
Name News - 9/18/15
Some recent name articles from around the web!
'Growing Up With My Name' Hashtag Reveals Subtle and Surprising Racism - Julie Zeilinger, Mic
Names can influence a lot about a person's opportunities, especially when they're read as "non-white" or another sort of "other"...
Why Do So Many Girls' Names End in "A"? - Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic
Musings on the Latin roots of today's most popular names for baby girls - linguists, this is your time to shine!
Why 'Denali?' Explaining Mount McKinley's New (Old) Name - Elizabeth Palermo, Live Science
Super informative article on the history of the mountain's name and what it means for the US to officially embrace native Alaskan culture. Both Denali and McKinley are trending upward in both boys and girls' names, too!
The Unexpected Advantage of Giving Your Child a Unique Name - Randee Dawn, Today
(Warning: autoplay video) Recent studies show a correlation between unique baby names and creativity levels in kids - excellent piece to show any family members who raise their eyebrows at little Epic!
This Pig (Name) Won't Fly - Laura Wattenberg, Baby Name Wizard
A new Muppet Show is premiering soon, and the name of Miss Piggy's new rival is... Denise???
The Least Popular American Baby Names According to Early Records - Arika Okrent, Mental_Floss
Not exactly a recent article - it was originally published in 2013 - but a great selection of unusual names with historic precedent (though I can't picture Okey coming back...)
Cincinnati Zoo Announces Name of Newest Baby Gorilla - WLWT Cincinnati
A cute backstory and a pretty sound, let's give it up for new baby Elle!
'Growing Up With My Name' Hashtag Reveals Subtle and Surprising Racism - Julie Zeilinger, Mic
Names can influence a lot about a person's opportunities, especially when they're read as "non-white" or another sort of "other"...
Why Do So Many Girls' Names End in "A"? - Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic
Musings on the Latin roots of today's most popular names for baby girls - linguists, this is your time to shine!
Why 'Denali?' Explaining Mount McKinley's New (Old) Name - Elizabeth Palermo, Live Science
Super informative article on the history of the mountain's name and what it means for the US to officially embrace native Alaskan culture. Both Denali and McKinley are trending upward in both boys and girls' names, too!
The Unexpected Advantage of Giving Your Child a Unique Name - Randee Dawn, Today
(Warning: autoplay video) Recent studies show a correlation between unique baby names and creativity levels in kids - excellent piece to show any family members who raise their eyebrows at little Epic!
This Pig (Name) Won't Fly - Laura Wattenberg, Baby Name Wizard
A new Muppet Show is premiering soon, and the name of Miss Piggy's new rival is... Denise???
The Least Popular American Baby Names According to Early Records - Arika Okrent, Mental_Floss
Not exactly a recent article - it was originally published in 2013 - but a great selection of unusual names with historic precedent (though I can't picture Okey coming back...)
Cincinnati Zoo Announces Name of Newest Baby Gorilla - WLWT Cincinnati
A cute backstory and a pretty sound, let's give it up for new baby Elle!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Name News - 9/2/15
Now that this "hobby" of name interest has become more of an active activity, my friends, family and coworkers have been tagging me in all sorts of name-related news articles. Some of these are just fun to read, while others spark debate - what does it mean when the popularity of Mohammed (and it's alternate spellings) aren't advertised in name news?
I'd love to hear your views on these articles in the comments, please reach out!
Game of Thrones Baby Names Are All the Rage - Megan Friedman, Esquire
Pop culture baby names are on the rise in the UK - is Khaleesi a one-hit wonder, or the beginning of a popular, acceptable name trend?
Mohammed, not Oliver, is UK's Most Popular Baby Name for Boys - Archbishop Cranmer
A very opinionated article - let's quit name-shaming, shall we? - on the rise of Islamic names in Western countries, as we enter into a multicultural world.
Jenna Bush Hager welcomes second daughter - named after George HW - Eun Kyung Kim, Today
(Autoplay video warning) Now that Poppy has crossed the Atlantic in a very public way, will we be seeing trends similar to those in the UK?
Benedict Cumberbatch And Wife Sophie Hunter Reportedly Name Baby Son Christopher Carlton - Minyvonne Burke, International Business Times
Another celebrity baby name in the news, but this time more traditional. Could tradition be the next trend?
Teenager lives up to a science-inspired name - Carrie Seidman, Herald-Tribune
We've heard of life imitating art, but rarely life imitating... names?
This man’s name means 'God,' and he’s being asked to change it - Herb Scribner, Deseret News
What are your thoughts on "name laws" in various nations? Gender, politics and religion often enter into the rules a country lays down, but when is it protecting the child and when is it censorship?
That's it for today!
I'd love to hear your views on these articles in the comments, please reach out!
Game of Thrones Baby Names Are All the Rage - Megan Friedman, Esquire
Pop culture baby names are on the rise in the UK - is Khaleesi a one-hit wonder, or the beginning of a popular, acceptable name trend?
Mohammed, not Oliver, is UK's Most Popular Baby Name for Boys - Archbishop Cranmer
A very opinionated article - let's quit name-shaming, shall we? - on the rise of Islamic names in Western countries, as we enter into a multicultural world.
Jenna Bush Hager welcomes second daughter - named after George HW - Eun Kyung Kim, Today
(Autoplay video warning) Now that Poppy has crossed the Atlantic in a very public way, will we be seeing trends similar to those in the UK?
Benedict Cumberbatch And Wife Sophie Hunter Reportedly Name Baby Son Christopher Carlton - Minyvonne Burke, International Business Times
Another celebrity baby name in the news, but this time more traditional. Could tradition be the next trend?
Teenager lives up to a science-inspired name - Carrie Seidman, Herald-Tribune
We've heard of life imitating art, but rarely life imitating... names?
This man’s name means 'God,' and he’s being asked to change it - Herb Scribner, Deseret News
What are your thoughts on "name laws" in various nations? Gender, politics and religion often enter into the rules a country lays down, but when is it protecting the child and when is it censorship?
That's it for today!
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