Top 10 Norwegian Names Perfect for Unveiling the Norse Cultural Legacy

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Norway is known for its iconic fjords and vibrant cities, deep-rooted connection to nature (known as friluftsliv) and a rich cultural tapestry of traditions, folklore, and artistic expression woven into the fabric of...

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German Names and Name Elements

German names are unique both because of their simplicity and complexity. Their simplicity refers to the fact that the most popular family names from this culture are almost exclusively occupational surnames, meaning that they denote certain professions, usually from the...

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How to Predict a Name’s Gender: Part 1

Personal names are one of the most fundamental ways we identify ourselves and others. They are the words we use to introduce ourselves, to address others, and to distinguish one person from another. But names are not just arbitrary labels...

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The Social Effects of Nicknames in Thailand

Did you know that in Thailand, it’s common for people to have two names: an official name and a nickname? The official name is typically used in formal situations, such as job applications or banking transactions. Nicknames are used in...

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Top 5 Funny Italian Last Names

In our previous article we presented the way Italians have popularized their last names and now it’s time to explore the land of the funniest surnames and to find their meanings and uncover their stories. Their imagination has no end...

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Brief History of Funny Italian Last Names

Along the years, last names have been conclusive to the histories of a nation, as they hide behind ancient stories and insights about traditions or customs, events that changed the course of history and even the peoples’ social status and...

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A Walk through Shakespearean Names

“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” As Juliet famously asked during the balcony scene in “Romeo and Juliet”: How much meaning can a name carry and how important...

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Hidden Meanings behind Colorful Names (Black, Grey, Rainbow)

With the autumn that has already made its presence felt with short, gloomy days and very long, foggy nights, it was about time to explore some dark color-inspired names, which are in fact, very surprising and their histories never cease...

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Hungarian Names and Naming Traditions

A European culture with Asian roots Hungarian names have interesting origins and they can be quite different from other European names. Why is that? Ancient Hungarian people were nomadic horsemen who came from the surrounding areas of the Ural Mountains...

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