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- What's in a Surname?Reviewing the meaning and origin of one's given name.
Lindsay Lohan May Soon Be No More!: Actress/Singer May Legally Drop the Surname LohanLindsay Lohan may be a trainwreck, but she keeps herself in the news. Soon she will have something in common with Cher, Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna and Ciara! What is it?
25 Facts About the British Royal FamilyThe Royal Family is fascinating - individually and collectively. My own interest in them began with the engagement of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles.- A Brief Background on the Melungeon People and AncestryI was researching my surname of Collins and found out I may be of Melungeon decent. I found that Melungeons have certain characteristics and backgrounds. Keep reading for more information on Melungeons.
Top 20 Australian SurnamesAre you Australian? Do you know what your last name means? Check out this article to see if your last name is on it.- Baby Boy Name Ideas: Celebrity SurnamesSurnames can make for great names for boys. Here are some celebrity surnames which can be a great choice for your baby boy.
Some Surnames Really Need to Be Dropped or Changed - Here Are Some Offending Names (With Apologies to Those so Named)There are some surnames in the world which really need to be dropped or changed. Here are some of the worst offenders. See if you agree.
Family Roots Part 2: The Next 50 Most Common Irish Surnames and Their MeaningsFind out the meaning of your Irish surname.- Family Names in East AsiaA look at the cultural differences between China and the West with their family names; all derived from a thousand year old poem!
Last Name Ideas: How to Pick a Surname for Your CharacterNeed a surname for your fictional character? This article lists four tips to help you think of a last name.- Surname Origin: A Detailed Guide to Tracing the Origin of Your Last NameA step by step guide to tracing the origin of your surname and learning the details of your family history and heritage.
- Personal Experience of Researching a Family TreeHow a family tree was researched.
- How Are Icelandic Names Formed?An Icelandic person can address his or her president in a public forum by his first name without causing public spectacle because of Iceland's naming system.
Your Surname Has History!Whatever your surname is, there's bound to be a historical story behind it.
Brief History of the Wright SurnameIf you live in the United States, chances are that you either know a Wright or are related to a Wright, as it is the 31st most popular surname in the entire country.- Surname Change : the Reasons WhyAs you think of tracing your family tree, you are picturing your surname going back thousands of years to the very first individual that assumed your surname.
- Surnames - Where Did They Come From?Have you ever wondered where your surname came from? Did you know that surnames didn't exist until a little over 1000 years ago?
- Genealogy Scams Be AwareEven in the field of genealogy you will find companies out there that will scam you if you let them.
Some American Men Now Willing to Accept Their Wife's Maiden Name as Their OwnThis article outlines a new trend whereby men accept the names of their wives as their own. It also outlines other alternative methods of merging surnames and explains how other countries handle the issue.- Still Bearing Daddy's Surname Even After Marriage?About double-barreling
- Still Bearing Daddy's Surname Even After Marriage?Double barreling...
- How Spanish Names Have Their Own FlavorNames are a part of people's indentities. There are Spanish names, Italian names, Jewish names, and Irish names.
Origins of Common SurnamesOrigins and some trivia about common surnames.- How and Why to Legally Change Your Child's SurnameWhether we like them or not, our names are who we are. They identify us for life. Find out a personal story of how and why one mother changed her son's last name, and how you can too, by reading this informative article today!
- What’s in a (Political) Name?A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but names of Presidential candidates just might make a difference.
- How to Research About Your AncestryWould you like to find out more about your ancestors but do not have a clue how? here is a good list of things you can do to began your investigation.
Having the Same Name as a Notorious PersonIs your name Brad Pitt, Barbara Walters or Daniel Radcliffe, then you probability don't mind sharing the same name as a celebrity. However, if your name is Lee Harvey Oswald, Adolph Hitler or even worst -- Casey Anthony -- you may want to change it.- The Lion of U.PAn interesting personality I have met
- Not so SpecialA humorous look at the difficulties experienced by those in the teaching profession when attempting to pronounce all the "special" names students have.
- What Factors Should Parents Consider Before Naming a Baby?Parents have many options when picking a name for their baby. Even though parents can name their child whatever they choose, there are many factors to consider. This article discusses what parents should think about before deciding on a child's name.
- Gavin and Stacey: That Really Isn't the PointI'm a late comer to Gavin and Stacey, mainly because I'm and obnoxious snob, who presumed it would be low brow humour and poor saps for characters.
- Should Married Women Change Their Names?Pros and cons of married women changing their last names.
What's in a Name?The author keeps a good sense of humor over how her first, middle and last names are always misspelled, mispronounced or otherwise mangled.- Derivation of Family Names: PatronymicsA guide to some of the variations in European patronymics, family names that show the father (or mother) and what we can divine from them.
Baby Names: ChaseThinking of naming your baby "Chase"? Learn all about the name, from its etymology, origin, and history to Chase's current popularity, fascinating facts about the name Chase, and famous people named Chase.- The Derivation of Family Names: What's in a Name?A fascinating look at the occupations from which we derive many of our family names.
- Male Character Names: 5 Tips on Choosing a Fictional Male NameNeed a name for your male character? Here are five tips to help you choose the best name.
- Ten Ways to Become a Better WriterNo matter how skilled and competent we are at writing, there is always room for improvement.
- I Glued My Surname to the WallRETURN OF THE NONSENSE POETRY!!
- How to Find Your Irish AncestryIf you want to uncover more about your Irish ancestry, then here's where you should start. We've got ten tips that will get you going in the right direction.
