In episode 446 of the Mental Floss List Show, John Green shares the name origins of 39 America’s cities. How many of these did you know? They’re not as straightforward as you might think!
Month: January 2017
Quiz: Do you know what the numbers attached to these 13 brand names mean?
You know the name, but why the number?FlickrCC/Mike Mozart
Why is it called Chanel No. 5? What happened to numbers 1 to 4? Take this fun and informative quiz from Business Insider, and find out the history of these 13 “numbered” brand names.
About Names: Bittersweet distinction for once-proud name “Aleppo”
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. In this week’s column, he discusses the name Aleppo, which was chosen as the American Name Society’s 2016 Name of the Year, as well as the other nominations.… Read More
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara reportedly being sued by her frozen IVF embryos
Actress Sofía Vergara is now facing a historic lawsuit from her pre-implanted eggs, Emma and Isabella. In a “right-to-live” lawsuit filed in the state of Louisiana, it is claimed that not allowing the eggs to be born is essentially depriving them of their inheritance. What began as a nasty custody dispute has erupted into an explosive discussion over whether and when an en vitro fertilized egg can be legally recognized as a “juridical person”. According to Vergara’s lawyer, the fact that Nick Loeb, the actress’s former partner and co-progenitor, has given personal names (Emma and Isabella) to the fertilized eggs was simply done to “garner sympathy from the public and the courts.”
Results of the New York Times Surname Project
Earlier this year, the New York Times asked women to talk about whether they changed their surname upon marriage. They received more than 16,000 responses and published a selection of them.
New York Times correspondent in London, Katrin Bennhold, also wrote about her own surname and family identity as part of this project.
New Yorkers changed their names to some unusual things this year
Every year, many people go through the legal challenges of changing their names. Here’s a snapshot of a few of the New Yorkers who changed their names in 2016.
Naming Of Family Business Empires
It’s not easy to turn a family name into a globally iconic business. And not all names start on even footing. In this article in Business World Naseem Javed discusses some of the family name considerations that are important to today’s successful global businesses.
About Names: Genevieve again revving for favor
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. The first column of 2017 explores the history of the name Genevieve.… Read More
Dear Teachers: Make The Effort To Enunciate Brown And Black Names
How important is it to pronounce ethnic names correctly? Bronx-based teacher Adam Levine-Peres created this short video about why correct pronunciation is important. It boils down to teaching trust, perseverance, and common courtesy.
Iceland allows Angelína in raft of newly approved baby names
Iceland allows only a limited number of approved baby names. This is so that Icelandic babies receive names that are compatible with Icelandic culture. However, in an increasingly cosmopolitan generation, this can be challenging. This fall the official Personal Names Committee expanded the list of approved names to include Angelína, among others.