Humans love naming things. Gardenias, flamingos, clothespins, you name it. Literally, you name it. For people, our names help to establish our unique …
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If you decide to go nameless, the cops won't hunt you down and throw you in the slammer. But you may have trouble functioning in society.
Some celebrities have household names, but that doesn't mean we are saying those names correctly. And even when these celebrities try to correct …
Changing your name is a big deal. Your identity and history are tied to your name, so the switch can be a monumental decision. Unfortunately, …
What's in a name? Well, quite a lot, actually. The most common last names are more than just labels. They carry a history, tell a story and — sometimes …
Nicknames or "pet names" — shortened forms of standard names — exist in every language and every culture dating back to the first written records. In …
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