These Names Were Once Hidden Gems. What Happened?
It’s the ultimate baby name dream: a name that’s stylish and appealing, yet undiscovered. I published my first “Why Not?” list back in 2004. How well have those choices stood the test of time?
So You’ve Written a Gay Romance Novel. What’s Your Pen Name?
Romance novels are a genre dominated by pen names. What kind of names do the authors of LGBT romances choose?
Want to See 400 Years of French Baby Names?
A French genealogy site offers the chance to look at four centuries of baby name popularity. What new questions can such a long view answer?
A Paean to Common Names
A social media thread makes the case that a name can be extraordinary not despite its steady use, but because of it.
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