Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I’ve always been fascinated by how language has evolved over time — especially when it comes to the names parents give their ...

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Parents are increasingly naming their kids the informal versions of classic names. Celebrities are mirroring the trend — such as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Lilibet and Archie. Naming experts ...

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” What mean you, Juliet? I have never been able to discern how I feel about this line. On one hand, a name is just a ...

Before we dive into our favorite nickname baby names, though, let’s take a fun look at how the word “nickname” actually came to be. According to Merriam-Webster, “[T]he Middle English word eke, ...

Here’s a baby-naming hack for ya: Pick the nickname first. Skip the agonizing over meanings and whether there’s too much (or too little) assonance or alliteration between that multisyllabic first name ...

CHICAGO — The best names in the NHL are the ones that never make the roster. Or get used by Mom. Tazer. Little Ball of Hate. The Great One. Sid the Kid. Looch (who also goes by Gino). The Bulin Wall.

An athlete's quest for greatness goes far beyond the playing field. His legacy will forever be defined by the people he's influenced and the reputation he's earned. Out of respect to those influential ...