This naming convention isn’t as backward as it seems. Choosing surnames as first names for newborns is a growing trend among parents, according to baby name experts. “Many surnames are so well ...

First names in Western countries today are more diverse than they were before early modern states evolved. This difference started to emerge in the 17th century in response to a change that took place ...

Have you noticed an uptick in parents using last names as first names, especially with boys? If so, then you've identified one of the biggest baby name trends of the 21st century - so much so that ...