Human Names

How “Cursed” Names Shape Identity and Reputation Most often, a name is a gift. In the hopes that…

Why Names in Fiction Matter More Than You Think In real life, names are frequently passed down through…

What Does Your Name Sound Like in Different Languages? Names serve as strong markers of our identity. They…

It may be difficult to imagine a government-issued ID as a source of humor, but names on driver’s…

When Names Go to Court Names appear easy, don’t they? You are born, a name is given to…

Can a Name Bring Bad Luck? Have you ever heard someone say a name is cursed or unlucky?…

Do Names Shape Who We Become? Have you ever thought about if your name has an effect on…

Why Do Name Laws Exist? Did you know that some places have rules about baby names? Some names…

Introduction: The Power of Nicknames Have you ever thought about why we use the name "Mike" instead of…

Introduction Names serve a purpose beyond being simply labels, they represent experiences. A name’s sound qualities can show…

Introduction In a society that values uniqueness and self-expression more and more, some people will go to extraordinary…

Introduction Ever wondered why we have each of our last names? Where did they come from? Taking into…