Have you noticed an uptick in parents using last names as first names, especially with boys? If so, then you've identified ...

Using a last name as a first name is more popular among baby boys, but that doesn't mean girls can't join in on the fun - ...

In a previous piece in these pages, I discussed the importance of the semantics of traditional Jewish female names. In various countries, Jewish women have often had personal names with pleasant ...

There is power in a name! Why, you ask? Simply because a name is never just a label — it carries identity, history, and meaning. A name can open doors or close them, inspire confidence or spark ...

As with many aspects of Jewish culture, religion, genetics and heritage, the origins of Jewish last names are ensconced in more myth than fact. There are many explanations out there attempting to ...