Why Some Parents Give Their Children a Last Name Other Than the Father’s
Some American parents have been breaking the patrilineal tradition for generations, but the number who do so remains small.
Nunca le pongas cinco nombres a tu hijo
Si lo haces, es posible que nunca pueda separarse de ti.
A Tradition Going Strong: Brides Who Take Their Husbands’ Name
The women least likely to do so tend to be liberal or highly educated or Hispanic, new data shows.
Never Give Your Child Five Names
If you do, he may never be able to leave you.
Emily Was a Popular Name in the ’90s. Now Its in More TV, Film and Music
As a generation of Emilys enters adulthood, perhaps you’ve noticed the name in the air — and on TV, in film and in songs.
When There’s No Word To Help Identify the Loss of a Loved One
After my sister died, I yearned for a word like “orphan” to name my new identity.
Why Some Husbands Choose to Take Their Wives’ Last Names
Five men discuss their decision to change their surnames after marriage and some of the reactions they faced from friends and family members.
The Strangest Names People Have For Their Partners
A dozen of our readers’ weirdest terms of endearment for and by their loved ones (and their origin stories).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Greater Than Any Basketball Record
His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity endure.