They call Ancient Greece the cultural sire of Western civilization for a reason. It is a country closely tied to its legendary past and cultural traditions, which shows through their architectural landmarks, weddings, and naming conventions as well. In this...
What’s behind the Names of Harry Potter Wizards?
Everyone loves a good story, right? Spice it up with some magical realm with wizards and witches, intertwined with our reality and you get…you probably guessed, it’s the story that made both children and adults flinch, a magical fantasy, the...
Sitcoms Ruling Baby Names
It’s amazing how popular culture can have its imprint even upon the most surprising spaces of everyday life. We find ourselves drawn to certain artistic expressions, TV shows, fictional characters and musicians that we see worth looking up to, because...
British Royal Names
Who do you think of first when you hear the name Elizabeth? What about Charles? Maybe you have friends or relatives with these names, but if you don’t, chances are you will think of the members of the British royal...
The Grass is Almost the Same on the Other Side of the Fence
Portugal and Spain have had a significant influence upon each other’s development and cultures as neighbors for ages. They experienced the Age of Exploration together, and their languages changed in a way that they can still understand each other like...
Hiding Behind Fake Names
The paradox regarding the use of fake names and their widespread availability is that they can offer as much safety as vulnerability to users of the Internet. They offer relative freedom and are an easy way to keep safe from...
Names Shaping Personality
Choosing a name is one of the first few important decisions that parents have to make about their children, and also one of the earliest instances of their influence upon their future. Making this choice is rather difficult and it...
The Veil of Pseudonyms
Assigning one’s real name to certain actions in special contexts is not always an evidently easy task. In some cases, the decision to hide one’s name equals changing identities for the benefit of professional or personal life. Choosing a pseudonym...
Getting Closer to Nature: The Power of Animal Names
The desire of humans to possess various special traits of animals is a natural phenomenon which dates back to the times where our relationship with them was much more intimate than in modern times. In the course of history, animals...
The Atlas of Urban-Themed Names
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...
