Names & Baby Names

6+ hour, 3+ min ago   (896+ words) On September 16, 2026, Viktor, Grigory, Joseph, Alexei, Sergey, and Lyudmila celebrate their name days. These are the names listed in the new-style name day calendar. Victor—a name of Latin origin. It means “victor.” The name is associated with strength, determination,…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (181+ words) I arrived with a suitcase and a name that no tongue here could hold without bending it – they smoothed my vowels like wrinkles from cloth, and I let them, at first, because I was tired of correcting the world. Some…...

1+ day, 45+ min ago   (423+ words) Inspired by the constellation Lyra, this name has a distinctly celestial charm. Lyra is also associated with the lyre, an ancient stringed instrument represented in Greek mythology. Its connection to the constellation and star Vega gives the name an enchanting…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1001+ words) On September 15, people with many different first names—both male and female—celebrate their name days. Among them are not only familiar names like Andriy, Dmytro, Maksym, and Maria, but also rarer ones such as Herasym, Ignatiy, Makar, Yakiv, Rufina,…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (300+ words) You can't go wrong with classic French baby names like Eloise or Madeline. But if you want something that feels new and full of history at the same time, consider giving your baby one of these rising French baby girl…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (275+ words) DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 2 and has started to call me "Mimi." The problem is that his other grandmother chose Mimi for herself. My daughter-in-law is annoyed and does not want him calling me Mimi. She also doesn't want me to be…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (996+ words) glam.com Rules The Royals Are Encouraged To Follow When Picking Out Baby Names Even for the common folk, choosing a baby name can bring a lot of pressure. But in royal circles, the pressure is usually taken to the…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (411+ words) Names can also reflect love and respect for the holy personalities and figures who have shaped Islamic history. Parents may choose names associated with prophets, members of the Prophet Muhammad’s family, revered companions, scholars or other figures whose lives represent…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (39+ words) Are you tired of fear and doubt? There was a time when I feared my tomorrows, and I doubted my worth. Ever been there, friend? Middle school was our …...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1809+ words) King of the Gods and most powerful among them, known for wielding a lightning bolt. He plays a key role in many Greek heroes’ stories, from aiding in Odysseus’ journey home to being the father of Heracles. Zeus is also…...