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