In the second chapter of Genesis, God brings all the animals to Adam so he can give them names. Christianity Today continues the story, highlighting the tradition of naming species after famous people or fictional characters—a practice that has increased in recent years.
About Names
Psychological Effect of Naming Winter Storms
Nick Epley at the University of Chicago has been studying the effects of naming inanimate things like storms. He finds that doing so gives them human-like qualities —among them, intentionality.
Brands have different names in different countries
This graphic news story demonstrates how some worldwide brands have different names in different places.
About Names: Some of Shakespeare’s names have caught on
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This week’s column explores the names of Shakespeare’s characters.
About Names: With an e or an o, this Irish name is a unisex hit
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This recent column explores Shannen.
About Names: The name Eugene has prestige, but not popularity
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This recent column explores Eugene.
Disney Character Onomastic Quiz
Think you know your Disney name characters?
Here’s a chance to test your onomastic prowess. Self-proclaimed Disney-experts are challenged to name the character who made a world-famous…okay, well-known quote.
Canada’s Official Place Names
According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, Canada has approximately 350,000 official place names. Learn more about Canada’s toponymic treasures from the Canadian Encyclopedia.
In this Indian Village, People Have Unique Names Like Google, Glucose, Obama
The Hakki Pikki (a tribal community) in Southern India uses name that many westerners wouldn’t consider to be names. They name people after the objects in their world and these names have interesting stories.
Canadian Provinces Can Reject Your Baby Name
Although Canadians are known the world over for their liberalism, in some provinces officials can actually forbid parents from selecting a name they deem inappropriate. For example, according to a February 2016 article from the Huffington Post Canada, in Saskatchewan, swear words are not allowed as baby names. In Quebec and British Columbia, a baby name may be denied if officials believe it may lead to future embarrassment or bullying.