Century-old girls' names are coming back into favor. What does that mean for the top names of the '80s? What do Mary, Olivia, and Jennifer have in common? They've each had a turn as the most popular ...

Names give us a place in society, shape our image of ourselves, and help us recognize others. We may think our names are unique, and for the most part, they are. Certain names, however, are extremely ...

From the timeless to the trendy, parents' choices of what to name their baby can be a deeply personal decision, and one that reflects family traditions, cultural heritage, or simply a favorite sound.

What is in a name? Not only is the name your parents choose for you a core part of your identity, it can help shape the person you become, your behavior, potential career path and even how people ...

Olivia and Oliver — both names derived from the Latin word for “olive tree” — were the most frequently chosen baby names in Oregon for 2022. That’s according to the Social Security Administration, ...

In the class of 2027, there are two Emily Zhangs. Scratch that — two Emily R. Zhangs. “Me and the other freshman Emily Zhang have the same birthday,” Emily Ruohan Zhang ’27 told The Daily Princetonian ...

America’s most-popular dog names for 2025 have been revealed. Many believe a pup’s name can tell you a lot about their owner. Stephen Zawistowski, an animal behaviorist with the ASPCA, is a firm ...