Naming children after geographical locations has been a long-standing practice, be it for reasons connected to heritage or simply for the pleasant memories linked with particular places that marked someone’s life. If in the past most of these well-travelled baby...
Author: Andreea Stoica
Names Inspired by Spring Flowers
Spring has officially arrived and it is undoubtedly a favourite season for many. Its serene beauty provides endless inspiration for artists, writers, and… parents. Whether one desires to make a painting, write a poem, or choose the perfect name for...
Can Names Bring Good Fortune?
The importance of personal names has always been recognized in popular culture. Shakespeare’s Juliet famously wondered: “What’s in a name?” Latin proverbs, such as “Nomen est omen”, which can be freely translated “The name is a prediction”, prove that casual...
How the Big Screens Influence Baby Naming Practices
When embarking on the delightful journey of deciding the names of their newborns, many parents prefer sticking to traditional names, aligned with specific cultural customs and norms, or even select names which have already been used within the same family....
Santa Claus around the World
In the world of nowadays, globalization has brought cultures together, allowing countries to share their traditions outside the borders and borrow customs from all around the globe. However, there are still numerous aspects which keep cultures distinct from one another,...
Forbidden Names from Around the World
When it comes to naming a newborn or simply changing one’s name during adulthood, one has countless options to choose from. Therefore, finding the perfect name may be both a fascinating, enjoyable activity and a challenging endeavor. Although parents have...
