Don't Name Your Baby Hazel Because She'll Never Live Up to My Greatness
I am a Hazel and Iâm here to tell you the Hazels are growing.
A List of Good Cat Names
Hereâs a list of cat names that sound good because they are good. This is indisputable.
What Kind of Man Takes His Wife's Last Name?
A new study looks at menâs nontraditional surname choices in heterosexual marriage andâin the words of ScienceDailyâasks, âWhat kind of guy would take his wifeâs last name?â I donât know, a guy who glances at the calendar on the wall and realizes that itâs 20FUCKING18 ALREADY AND WHY ARE WE STILL DOING THIS DUMB MRS.âŚ
All the Other Megan Kirbys and Me
The Facebook message came from the other Megan Kirby. Iâd started calling her that in my head after sheâd friend-requested me three months prior, whenever she floated across my feed posting Bible verses or pictures of the beach. âI think you know why Iâve gathered you here today,â she wrote to me and 19 other MeganâŚ
More Men Should Take Their Wives' Last Names
Recently, five Japanese women sued the government for the right to keep their last names when they marry. The case was adjudicated in Japanâs supreme court, as two courts had already ruled against the women, and 52 percent of the population is reportedly against âthe right to choose.â On Wednesday, Japanâs supremeâŚ
Raven-SymonĂŠ Must Be Exiled
Youâd think a person like Raven-SymonĂŠ would try to find fellowship with other uniquely named black people, but no, Raven-SymonĂŠ is not a friend to us and must be exiled.
By All Means, Let Your Kid Pick a Nickname if the One You Gave Them Is Not Working
So youâve had a child. Youâve named her and sent her out into the world. A few years later, she hits a snag you never anticipated: maybe her name rhymes with âdick,â or it means something unfortunate in another language. Either way, sheâs catching hell for the moniker you once so lovingly bestowed. Now what?
Fifteen Imaginary Women React to the Idea of a Man Taking Their Name
Today, we at JezebelâProtectresses of Man Feelingsâstumbled upon Thought Catalogâs â15 Men React To The Idea Of Taking Their Wifeâs Last Name After Marriage.â We were aggrieved, nay, heartsick as we contemplated the gnawing terror experienced by Poor Men who are asked to take the names of their female partners.
Here Are the Most Popular Puppy Names of 2014 (And Their Fates)
Here we, yet again, with another look back at the trends of 2014. Today's edition: puppy names. Apparently everybody's naming their dogs Bella or Max, Daisy or Charlie.
19 Years Ago, Someone Named Her Daughter Cherries Waffles Tennis.
Maybe she says what I say when people ask me about my name: Wasn't my idea.
Just Because His Name Is Sexy Doesn't Mean He Is
I know what you'll say: Yes, there is such a thing as a sexy name. Names can be sexy, just as words can be sexy! But after many long, serious minutes of thinking, I have concluded that it is not so. People are sexy. The sexiness of a person's name is an afterthought, assigned in retrospect after seeing, hearing orâŚ
It's Illegal to Name Your Daughter 'Harriet' in Iceland
Icelandic officials are refusing to renew one 10-year-old's passport because her name does not comply with the country's strict naming laws. Previously listed on legal documents only as StĂşlka Cardew (translation: GIRL Cardew), the little girl and her parents will have to go to court and fight to retain the child'sâŚ
Couple Legally Changes Their Name to Seamonster
When I was a kid, I wanted my name to be Anastasia Shortcake because I really liked the name "Anastasia" and I had a mad obsession with Strawberry Shortcake and also I was a complete idiot. I begged my mother to let me change my name, but after she finished drinking her afternoon peach schnapps and stopped laughingâŚ
Man's Name Is 63 Words Long, Starting with Kim-Jong Sexy Glorious Beast
A 25-year-old Swedish man who's spent thousands of dollars extending his first name to 63 words claims to have the world's longest first name. Kim-Jong Sexy Glorious Beast Divine Dick Father Lovely Iron Man Even Unique Poh Un Winn Charlie Ghora Khaos Mehan Hansa Kimmy Humbero Uno Master Over Dance Shake Bouti BepopâŚ
The Awful Name You Almost Had
My father was almost named Bart. I know this because there's an old family story that while my grandma was pregnant (or "expecting," as the adults would say. We're Catholic.) she told one of her nephews that she was planning on naming the child "Bart" if it was a boy. "Good," said the child. "Then we can call himâŚ
People Actually Named Their Kids Kale This Year
According to the Social Security Administration, not only is Brooklyn a popular thing that has become a name thing now, but that leafy green vegetable your old roommate was far too fond of is as well.
Noah and Sophia Are the Most Popular Names for Boys and Girls in 2013
The 2013 US Top Baby Names are out and the results include an upset on the boys' side, while girls name exhibit little change.
How the Horses in the Kentucky Derby Got Their Names
Every year when we would sit to watch the Kentucky Derby, my mother would inevitably make corny jokes about the names of all the horses. It was one of my favorite parts of race day. Of course, we'd wonder exactly how or why race horses end up with names like Notacatbutallama, Ononitsmymotherinlaw or Doremifasolatido.
People Don't Trust You If Your Name Is Hard to Pronounce
Bad news for people like me, and good news for the Dicks and Janes of the world: When your name is hard to pronounce, you lose a little bit of credibility.
Dumb Survey Says Your Name Predicts How Much of a Gold Digger You Are
I love the surveys that make it to the top of the Daily Mail. They're personally relevant enough to read and outrageous and trivial enough to be totally entertaining. The latest survey that they cover does not disappoint. According to data pulled by something called DirtSearch.org, a background/criminalâŚ
